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Employment Law November 29th, 2022

Former Vancouver Canucks staffer alleges discrimination, wrongful dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

Rachel Doerrie claims that her gender, mental illness, and physical disability were factors in her termination from the team on Sept. 27.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Employment lawyer on insurance industry layoffs in Canada

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke to Insurance Business Magazine on ongoing layoffs in the insurance industry.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Manulife reportedly cutting 50 jobs, outsourcing property operations

By Lior Samfiru

The company said its remaining Canadian property operations teams will move to Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle in March 2023.

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A medical professional examines something through a microscope. Switch Health employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Switch Health: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Switch Health? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Can I be fired after returning from sick leave in Alberta?

By Karen Tereposky

Non-unionized employees in Alberta can't be fired because they took sick leave. Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law November 24th, 2022

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News talks Twitter ultimatum

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss Elon Musk's recent ultimatum to Twitter employees.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Do I have to return to work after being laid off by my employer?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Asked to return to work after being laid off? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Ontario to ban sexual misconduct NDAs for post-secondary staff

By Lluc Cerda

Bill 26 ensures that colleges, universities, and victims of sexual abuse aren't prevented from sharing their experiences by a confidential out-of-court settlement.

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Employment Law November 21st, 2022

Elon Musk to Twitter staff: Be ‘extremely hardcore’ or quit

By Stephen LeMesurier

Twitter's new owner told employees that they can either commit to a "hardcore" work environment, or resign and receive three months of…

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