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Employment lawyer on insurance industry layoffs in Canada
Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke to Insurance Business Magazine on ongoing layoffs in the insurance industry.
Manulife reportedly cutting 50 jobs, outsourcing property operations
The company said its remaining Canadian property operations teams will move to Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle in March 2023.
Switch Health: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Switch Health? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Can I be fired after returning from sick leave in Alberta?
Non-unionized employees in Alberta can't be fired because they took sick leave. Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can…
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on CTV News talks Twitter ultimatum
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss Elon Musk's recent ultimatum to Twitter employees.
Do I have to return to work after being laid off by my employer?
Asked to return to work after being laid off? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.
Ontario to ban sexual misconduct NDAs for post-secondary staff
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.
Elon Musk to Twitter staff: Be ‘extremely hardcore’ or quit
Twitter's new owner told employees that they can either commit to a "hardcore" work environment, or resign and receive three months of…
Ontario employment lawyer on Elon Musk Twitter ultimatum
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Kelly Cutrara on 640 Toronto to discuss Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum to employees.