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Ottawa hotel terminates employees on temporary leave
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on Newstalk 580 CRRA to discuss the recent terminations at Sheraton Hotel.
Canada Royal Milk: Employment Lawyer on Harassment, Workplace Safety
Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero explains an employee's right to refuse unsafe work following a CBC report about Canada Royal Milk in Kingston,…
Amazon drivers forced to sign consent form
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins John Oakley on Global News Radio's 640 Toronto to discuss the new consent form for Amazon drivers.
Employment lawyer on COVID-19 vaccinations for LTC employees
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero speaks with CBC News and CBC Radio to discuss vaccinations for long-term care employees.
Keeping track of your job searches after termination
Documenting your job hunt can help you maximize your severance entitlements if you are fired without cause or laid off.
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero on vaccination for LTC workers
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News to discuss the possibility of mandatory vaccines for LTC workers.
Court confirms impact of COVID-19 on severance packages
Employment Lawyer Chris Justice explains how a recent court case has confirmed that severance packages may be more generous due to COVID-19.
Will employees in Ontario be given paid time off to be vaccinated
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Leslie Roberts on 580 CFRA to discuss paid time off for employees to be vaccinated.
Employers can’t plead performance concerns if employee is fired without cause
Employment Lawyer Mackenzie Irwin explains why employers can't flip between a termination with and without cause after an employee files a severance…