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CN Rail cutting 1,600 jobs in Canada, U.S. as economy slows
More staff may be laid off if the demand from customers for rail service continues to decline, sources say.
Restaurant sues employee for wrecking $30,000 purse
An employer is suing an employee after they spilled red win on a customer's $30,000 Hermes handbag. Should the employee have to…
Don Cherry, Wrongful Dismissal & Employment Law
Lior Samfiru explains why Don Cherry may have been wrongfully dismissed, what termination for cause is and tips for employers.
Don Cherry and Wrongful Dismissal Over Comments About Immigrants
Don Cherry fired from Sportsnet over comments about immigrants. Read why his firing may be considered a Wrongful Dismissal…
McDonald’s CEO fired after dating employee – Corus Radio
Lior Samfiru on McDonald's decision to fire its CEO and what Canadian law says about managers forming consenual relationships with employees.
What’s the Status of Family Status Accommodation in Ontario?
Many Ontario children will begin their winter break soon. As joyous an event as this may be for the children, it can…
Navigating Workplace Relationships & McDonald’s CEO
McDonald's CEO is out after admitting to a consensual relationship at work. Alex Lucifero spoke to CTV Ottawa on dating, navigating workplace…
640 Toronto – McDonald’s CEO resigns over consensual employee relationship
McDonald's CEO has resigned after engaging in a consensual workplace relationship. Partner Chantel Goldsmith on relationship policies & employment law.
McDonald’s CEO fired over consensual relationship: 980 CKNW
A Vancouver employment lawyer explains your employment rights after McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is fired due to consensual workplace romance.