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570 News – Does Employer’s Failure to Provide Vegan Food Violate Human Rights?
Are ethical vegans considered a creed under Canadian Human Rights or is it a lifestyle choice? Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus weighs in.
Ontario firefighter argues access to vegan food is a human right
Ontario firefighter Adam Knauff alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while fighting a fire.
580 CFRA – Access to vegan food a human right? Ontario firefighter says yes
Should an An Ontario firefighter's access to vegan food while on the job be considered a human right? Alex Lucifero with legal…
In Your Corner Expands to the Bell Media Network
In Your Corner, the radio show that the insurance industry does not want you to hear, can now be heard on the…
Flooding and Worker Rights
Does an employee have a right to time off work to deal with a natural disaster, including flooding? Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero…
570 News – Ford Government to meet unions on public sector wages
The Ford government is meeting with public sector unions to begin consultation on imposing a cap for future wage increases through legislation.
Port Moody Mayor to receive paid leave during investigation – 980 CKNW
Should the Mayor continue to receive his payments from his annual salary? Or should a different set of rules be applied for…
Uber, Lyft Drivers Protest in Cities Across the U.S.
Drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps to protest what they say are a drop in wages.
Can Foodora Bike and Car Couriers Unionize?
Couriers working for Foodora in Toronto are planning to unionize by joining CUPW. Can they actually do that? Lior Samfiru with the…