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Employment Law March 22nd, 2023

Can employers in Alberta change a worker’s job description?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to accept changes to your job description? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced lawyers can help.

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Amazon cutting 9,000 workers, third mass layoff in months

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts comes as the e-commerce giant calls most of its employees back to the office.

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Alberta executive awarded full severance, employer can’t ‘change horses’ on cause

By Karen Tereposky

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled that the employee was intentionally fired without cause by the organization.

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Employment Law March 20th, 2023

Amazon staff to return to the office on May 1: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant believes in-person work will improve team performance and strengthen the company's workplace culture.

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Employment Law Show - Radio March 19th, 2023

Employment Law Show: Alberta & B.C. – S7 E05

By Lior Samfiru

Do you have to accept being placed on unpaid leave? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP answers this question…

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Disability Law Show - Radio March 18th, 2023

Disability Law Show: Alberta & BC – S2 E09

By Martin Willemse

What are common misconceptions about disability claims? Disability lawyer Martin Willemse answers this question and more on the Disability Law Show on…

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Employment Law March 17th, 2023

What are the CPP payment dates in 2023?

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when CPP payments are due in 2023, and how to apply and receive the benefit when you retire.

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Employment Law March 17th, 2023

Garmin Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Garmin? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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Disability Law Show - TV March 17th, 2023

What to know about headache disorders and LTD | Disability Law Show TV – S5 E23

By Sivan Tumarkin

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HEADACHE DISORDERS AND LTD on Season 5 Episode 23 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and…

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