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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Alberta Break Times: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off for taking a break at work in Alberta? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Meal breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees

By Karen Tereposky

Employers in Alberta aren't legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for eating.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Napoleon: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Bathroom breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees

By Karishma Patel

Employers in Alberta must consider bathroom breaks a normal bodily function and reasonably accommodate their staff.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2022

Employment lawyer, Canadian Press, comments on CUPW Uber complaint

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer commented on a complaint filed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board regarding Uber with the Canadian Press.

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COVID September 15th, 2022

Mountain Equipment Company: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Mountain Equipment Company? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law September 14th, 2022

Potential Alberta stat holiday for the Queen: Global News Interview

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky spoke with Global News Calgary on whether or not Albertans will receive a statutory holiday to mourn the…

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Employment Law September 14th, 2022

Do I have to look for a new job after getting fired?

By Karen Tereposky

Your search for new work in a similar position or field could impact your severance pay entitlements.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Federal holiday for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral: Sept. 19

By Lior Samfiru

Many workers across Canada aren't getting Sept. 19 off to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about your rights…

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