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Aurora Cannabis closes facility in Edmonton, but will keep headquarters open, aurora cannabis
Employment Law May 13th, 2022

Aurora Cannabis closes Sky production facility in Edmonton

By Lluc Cerda

Aurora Cannabis announced the closure of its Sky facility in Edmonton, Alberta after reporting over $1 billion in loses in its recent…

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Chapman's, chapman's ice cream
Employment Law May 13th, 2022

Chapman’s Ice Cream clarifies vaccination policy and $1 pay raise

By Lior Samfiru

Chapman's Ice Cream clarifies their COVID-19 vaccination policy, and reveals whether unvaccinated workers received a pay raise.

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Employment Law Show - TV May 12th, 2022

Employment Law True or False Part 2 | Employment Law Show TV – S6 E27

By Lior Samfiru

EMPLOYMENT LAW TRUE OR FALSE PART 2, a refusal to accommodate, forced to resign, and more on Season 6 Episode 27 of…

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Honeywell layoffs and severance pay
Employment Law May 12th, 2022

ArcelorMittal Dofasco: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at ArcelorMittal Dofasco? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law May 12th, 2022

Are virtual cashiers a smart choice for employers?

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to HR Reporter's Sarah Dobson on Freshii's decision to hire virtual cashiers from Nicaragua.

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severance pay for rbc employees
Employment Law May 12th, 2022

RBC to hike pay 3% for lower paid employees to keep talent

By Lior Samfiru

RBC is increasing wages for some employees to help combat inflation and keep talent - but are they legally required to give…

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COVID May 11th, 2022

Labour shortage leads to retaining unvaccinated employees

By Stan Fainzilberg

Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg comments on Aurora Cannabis' ongoing labour shortage dilemma and their desire to retain unvaccinated employees.

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calgary, chief of staff, stephen carter, severance package
Employment Law May 10th, 2022

Calgary mayor’s chief of staff receives $104K severance after months on job

By Lior Samfiru

The former chief of staff for the mayor of Calgary was paid $104K in severance after just months on the job. An…

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Uber Driver
Employment Law May 9th, 2022

Uber driver’s racist tirade caught on camera, company falls short in response

By James Parker

Uber's failure to properly address and investigate Toronto driver using racial slurs is an important lesson for all employers.

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