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Employment Law September 29th, 2022

Am I entitled to my bonus if I lose my job in Alberta?

By Lior Samfiru

Non-unionized employees in Alberta are entitled to their bonus if they are fired without cause or let go.

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Employment Law September 29th, 2022

Employment lawyer talks rights for employees on maternity leave

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skube to discuss employee rights when returning from parental leave.

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Can my employer fire me for being late?
Employment Law September 29th, 2022

Can I be fired for being late to work?

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or lost your job for being late to work. Learn about your workplace rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law September 29th, 2022

Sale of business in Ontario: Rights to severance

By Brock Ouellet

Lost your job in Ontario after your employer sold the business? Learn about your rights to severance and how our employment lawyers…

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Employment Law September 28th, 2022

Barry Sherman’s drug company Apotex bought by SK Capital: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Apotex, the Canadian pharmaceutical giant founded by billionaire Barry Sherman, is coming under new management.

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Employment Law September 28th, 2022

Apotex: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Apotex? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law September 26th, 2022

Imperial Oil: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Imperial Oil? Learn about your rights to a full severance package and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law September 26th, 2022

Do I have to repay my maternity leave top-up if I’m let go?

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what a mat leave top-up is in Canada, how they work, and what happens to it if you lose your job.

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Employment Law September 23rd, 2022

Can I be fired for discussing my salary on social media?

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or let go for sharing your salary on social media? Learn about your workplace rights and how our employment lawyers can…

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