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Employee awarded $450,000 after unwanted birthday party at work
An unwanted birthday party for an employee results in a costly $450,000 mistake for a Kentucky company.
Travel agency can’t use handbook, pandemic to limit severance: BC court
A travel agency discovered that a clause in a handbook is no substitute for an employment contract, and you must provide fair…
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit: What you need to know
The Canadian federal government announced on Oct. 21, 2021 that they would implement a new benefits program, called the Canada Worker Lockdown…
SNC-Lavalin: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by SNC-Lavalin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.
AMD: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at AMD? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Fired for contracting COVID-19 and taking medical leave?
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss an Amazon worker's termination after taking medical leave.
Federally regulated employers can pay severance with tools: Alberta court
Can an employer provide goods or materials instead of cash as severance when firing someone? An Alberta court weighs in with a…
Servus Credit Union: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Servus Credit Union? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP promotes six partners to new leadership roles
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that six key partners have been promoted to new leadership roles to help the firm…