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Employment lawyer with 900 CHML on disconnecting from the work
An wmployment lawyer joins Scott Radley on Global News Radio 900 CHML to discuss the right to disconnect law and what it…

Business closings surpass openings for first time since start of COVID-19
Lior Samfiru reviews employee rights when a business closes, following news that business closures are outpacing openings in Canada.

Employment lawyer on disconnecting from the office and employee rights
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Yonah Budd on Global News Radio Road to Recovery to discuss the right to disconnect law.

Pembina Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained
Laid off or lost your job at Pembina Pipeline? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

Employment lawyer on Chapman’s vaccine incentive program
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Matt Skube on CTV News Ottawa to discuss the recent vaccine incentive program announced by Chapman's Ice…

“Right to disconnect law is toothless and vague”: Employment lawyer on Bill 27
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus speaks with the Toronto Star on the passing of Bill 27 Working for Workers Act.

Stan Fainzilberg, employment lawyer, on right to disconnect legislation
Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg joins Jeff McArthur on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the right to disconnect legislation in Ontario.

Ontario Bill 27: Working for Workers Act, 2021 (VIDEO + Facts)
The Ontario government has passed legislation that is meant to help employees disconnect from work and achieve a better work-life balance. Bill…

Ontario court rules geographical limits in non-compete clause unenforceable
Aware Ads Inc. v. Walker et al In Aware Ads Inc. (Aware Ads) v. Walker et al, Aware Ads requested the Ontario…