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Lawyer comments on U.K Supreme Court Uber decision
An employment lawyer joined CBC Radio On The Coast to discuss the recent U.K Supreme Court's decision on Uber drivers.
Uber drivers are employees not contractors, says UK Supreme Court
Uber drivers must be treated as employees rather than self-employed independent contractors, says the UK's Supreme Court. Partner Lior Samfiru reacts to…
Canadian Tire closing all National Sports stores to reduce overlap
Canadian Tire is closing all 18 of its National Sports retail stores in Ontario. Learn about severance pay for full and part-time…
Coronaphobia and Long-term Disability Claims: 3 Things to Know
Suffering from Coronaphobia? Disability Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin explains 3 things you need to be aware of when you claim long-term disability benefits.
Bombardier laying off 1,600 people, ending Learjet program
Bombardier is laying off 1,600 employees. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized Bombardier employees and what their rights are.
Employment lawyer on paying back CERB
Employment lawyer joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the recent update on CERB repayments.
Employee rights while working remotely
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Scott Thompson on CHML to discuss employee's rights while working from home.
Air Canada cutting 1,500 jobs and suspending additional flights
Air Canada has announced additional layoffs and service cuts in response to ongoing air travel restrictions in the country due to the…
James K. Fireman on surveillance and disability claims
Disability lawyer James K. Fireman joins Peter Shurman on 640 Toronto to discuss surveillance by disability insurers.