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Ontario salesperson awarded full severance, termination clause ‘unenforceable’
A sales representative at Oracle Global Services was awarded full severance pay after termination clauses in his contract were considered unenforceable.
Brampton mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur to sue city over ‘unlawful dismissal’
The former director's legal team alleges that her termination was a "targeted retaliation" by senior city officials.
Canadian Trucking Alliance calling for immediate government action against ‘Driver Inc.’
The CTA has launched a massive campaign, renewing its call for the federal government to put an end to "Driver Inc."…
Employment lawyer discusses Ontario ban of NDAs
Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto to discuss the ban on NDAs in relation to sexual misconduct exhibited…
Can employers in Alberta force staff to relocate?
Is your employer in Alberta forcing you to relocate? Learn about your rights to severance and how our employment lawyers can help.
Employment lawyer talks employee rights during a recession
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News with Matt Skube to discuss employee rights and employer obligations during a recession.
Noblegen layoffs become terminations in Peterborough
Temporary layoffs are now permanent for Noblegen's Peterborough employees as the biotech company navigates the post-pandemic environment.
Mass Layoffs in Alberta: Rights to Severance
Employers in Alberta must take extra steps when letting go of 50 or more workers at the same workplace.
Mass Layoffs in British Columbia: Rights to Severance
In British Columbia, non-unionized employees are owed more severance pay if they are let go as part of a mass layoff.