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Stress leave in Alberta: Employee rights
Learn when you qualify for stress leave, how to get it, and what your rights are as an employee in Alberta.
Hot Docs laying off staff, closing flagship theatre over ‘urgent financial challenges’
An employment lawyer examines the rights that Hot Docs staff have following the temporary closure of its flagship theatre.
Can an employer make me work for free in Ontario?
Asked to work for free in Ontario? Understand your rights and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.
Alstom Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Alstom? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Pay transparency impact on employees in BC: Employment lawyer on 980 CKNW
Vancouver employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joined Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the impact of Pay Transparency Act.
Phoenix Labs Layoffs: Canadian jobs cut during May restructuring
Approximately 140 to 160 roles are affected by the reorganization, according to a former employee.
Phoenix Labs: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by Phoenix Labs? Understand your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.
Proax Technologies: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Proax? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
AutoCanada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at AutoCanada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.