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Employee rights when pressured to resign or fired “quietly”
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skube to discuss the concept of 'quiet firing' and pressuring employees to…
Mountain Equipment Company: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Mountain Equipment Company? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Potential Alberta stat holiday for the Queen: Global News Interview
Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky spoke with Global News Calgary on whether or not Albertans will receive a statutory holiday to mourn the…
Do I have to look for a new job after getting fired?
Your search for new work in a similar position or field could impact your severance pay entitlements.
Employed in several full-time jobs and the possible consequences
An employment lawyer joins Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to discuss employee rights if working multiple jobs and the potential legal consequences.
Employee Rights When Over-employed: 980 CKNW Interview
A Vancouver employment lawyer joined Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the rights of employees who are employed in several full-time…
Federal holiday for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral: Sept. 19
Many workers across Canada aren't getting Sept. 19 off to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your rights…
Sleep Country Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Sleep Country Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Smoking breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees
Employers in Alberta aren't legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for smoking.