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A stressed young woman, an employee working in Alberta, clutches her head as she stares at her laptop screen.
Employment Law May 23rd, 2024

Stress leave in Alberta: Employee rights

By Karen Tereposky

Learn when you qualify for stress leave, how to get it, and what your rights are as an employee in Alberta.

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An unspooling film reel.
Employment Law May 23rd, 2024

Hot Docs laying off staff, closing flagship theatre over ‘urgent financial challenges’

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer examines the rights that Hot Docs staff have following the temporary closure of its flagship theatre.

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Employment Law May 22nd, 2024

Can an employer make me work for free in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Asked to work for free in Ontario? Understand your rights and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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A Toronto streetcar, possibly one made by Alstom in Canada.
Employment Law May 22nd, 2024

Alstom Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 21st, 2024

Pay transparency impact on employees in BC: Employment lawyer on 980 CKNW

By Dan Balkaran

Vancouver employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joined Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss the impact of Pay Transparency Act.

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A photo of a person with headphones on using a mouse and keyboard. (Photo: ELLA DON / Unsplash)
Employment Law May 21st, 2024

Phoenix Labs Layoffs: Canadian jobs cut during May restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Approximately 140 to 160 roles are affected by the reorganization, according to a former employee.

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A photo of a person using a keyboard and computer mouse. (Photo: ELLA DON / Unsplash)
Employment Law May 21st, 2024

Phoenix Labs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Phoenix Labs? Understand your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Automation technology, potentially supplied by Proax, being used by a company.
Employment Law May 19th, 2024

Proax Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, possibly at a AutoCanada dealership, with a setting sun in the background.
Employment Law May 17th, 2024

AutoCanada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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