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Employment Law July 17th, 2024

Minimum Legal Working Age in Alberta

By Lior Samfiru

The minimum legal working age in Alberta is determined by the Employment Standards Code, and depends on the type of work involved.

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A fleet of parked trucks, likely overseen by a logistics manager.
Employment Law July 17th, 2024

Matrix Logistics: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Matrix Logistics? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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The back end of a transport truck, potentially used by TFI International.
Employment Law July 17th, 2024

TFI International: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at TFI International? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Sparks fly as a construction tradesperson, potentially employed by Modern Niagara, performs their duties.
Employment Law July 17th, 2024

Modern Niagara: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Modern Niagara? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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A container of protein powder, potentially made by Iovate Health, sits next to an overturned measuring cup.
Employment Law July 17th, 2024

Iovate Health Sciences: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Iovate? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Multiple pieces of heavy equipment and numerous people are working at a construction site, potential operated by CRH Canada or one of its subsidiaries.
Employment Law July 17th, 2024

CRH Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at CRH? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Car Accidents July 16th, 2024

Auto insurance companies exit Alberta: Reaching a crisis point?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Several insurance companies have left Alberta after finding it increasingly difficult to turn a profit in the province.

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A photo of multiple wires plugged into a machine. (Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash)
Employment Law July 15th, 2024

Wiz: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Wiz? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law July 15th, 2024

Wiz rejects $23B bid from Google parent Alphabet: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The cybersecurity firm Wiz has rejected a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google's parent company.

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