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Dozens of apps are displayed on a smartphone screen. TikTok employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law July 10th, 2023

TikTok Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Shopify Faces Severance Class Action: Employment Lawyer on Canadian Justice

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss severance packages and employee rights,…

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Employment Law July 10th, 2023

Mother sues Starbucks Canada after firing over cancer symptoms mistaken for COVID-19

By Aaron Levitin

A mother of three alleges that she was wrongfully dismissed by the coffee chain for violating COVID-19 policies and food safety standards.

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A photo of a person sitting on a brown couch with their hand over their face. (Photo: Nik Shuliahin / Unsplash)
Employment Law July 7th, 2023

Can employers in Alberta demote staff?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss demoted you without your consent? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Doctors calling for investigation after AHS revoked Deena Hinshaw’s job offer

By Lluc Cerda

An open letter, signed by dozens of physicians, is calling for an investigation into the "integrity and ethics" of the decision.

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Employment Law July 6th, 2023

Farmer ordered to pay $82K after responding to contract with thumbs-up emoji

By Lior Samfiru

A Saskatchewan judge ruled that emojis, including the thumbs-up image, can amount to a contractual agreement.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Employment Lawyer Calls BC EA’s Termination Discriminatory: CBC News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke to CBC News on a BC Education Assistant's recent termination due to her OnlyFans account.

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Employment Law July 5th, 2023

Employer Obligations at Calgary Stampede Parties: 770 CHQR Talks To Lawyer

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins Ted Henley to discuss employer responsibilities during corporate parties.

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Employment Law July 4th, 2023

Rogers offering voluntary severance packages to staff following Shaw merger

By Lior Samfiru

Thinking about accepting a voluntary severance package from Rogers? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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