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Ariella Kimmel, Alberta government staffer, sues for wrongful dismissal
Staff member fired after witnessing excessive drinking, inappropriate comments Ariella Kimmel, a former senior staff member in the Kenney government, has sued…
Severance Pay in a Recession
Fired or lost your job during a recession? Learn about your rights to severance and how our employment lawyers can help.
Employment lawyer on Vancouver Park Board’s toxic workplace
Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joins Jill Benett on 980 CKNW to discuss the allegations made against the Vancouver Park Board regarding harassment…
Vancouver Park Board accused of racism and toxic workplace culture
Emotions ran high at a Vancouver Park Board meeting after an employee accused the board of engaging in racism and workplace harassment.
Ottawa employment lawyer on providing sick notes to your employer
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the need for employee sick notes.
Maple Leaf Foods: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Maple Leaf Foods? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on possible IDEL expiration
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the possibility of IDEL expiring in Ontario and…
Could Canada adopt work-from-home policy like the Netherlands?: Global BC
An employment lawyer spoke to Global News BC on the possibility of work-from-home legislation in Canada.
Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith on NDAs and the Hockey Canada assault investigation
Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith joins Kelly Cutrara to discuss non-disclosure agreements as Hockey Canada re-opens an assault investigation.