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Disability Law Show: Alberta & BC – S1 E19
Cut off of LTD despite a mental illness? Should you attend an IME? Disability lawyer Martin Willemse, at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP answers…
Can I get my job back if I am fired?
The short answer is yes. In some cases, an employment lawyer can help you get your job back if you have been…
Boomer exodus creating employee-favoured job market: Know your rights
As scores of baby boomers exit the workforce, growing job vacancies could help younger Canadians negotiate more favourable employment contracts.
If Suncor sells Petro-Canada, what rights do employees have?
As Suncor considers a multibillion-dollar sale of Petro-Canada, the oilsands giant could be on the hook for severance if a new owner…
Shopify laying off 10% of workers, misjudged e-commerce growth
Shopify is laying off 10 per cent of its staff after scaling up its workforce to meet the demand it projected during…
Work from home a thing of the past, suggests recent poll
A new survey reveals the status of remote work in Canada following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the proliferation of working from…
Employment Law Show: Alberta & B.C. – S6 E14
What can employees do if they are being harassed? How should severance be calculated? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru answers those questions and…
Disability Law Show: Alberta & BC – S1 E18
Does the opinion of an IME consultant carry any weight in a legal claim? Disability lawyer and partner Martin Willemse, at Samfiru…
BC Ferries: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at BC Ferries? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…