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A white, neatly made bed rests on a light orange floor, against an equally orange background. Sleep Country Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Sleep Country Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Sleep Country Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Smoking 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 smoking.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Coffee breaks in Alberta: Rights for employees

By Lior Samfiru

Employers in Alberta are not legally obligated to provide non-unionized employees with specific breaks for coffee or other beverages.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2022

Alberta Health Services: Severance Packages

By Lluc Cerda

Laid off or lost your job at Alberta Health Services? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law September 12th, 2022

Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS) Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Disability Law Show - TV September 11th, 2022

3 Ways to make an LTD claim stronger | Disability Law Show TV – S5 E01

By Sivan Tumarkin

3 WAYS TO MAKE AN LTD CLAIM STRONGER on Season 5 Episode 01 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and…

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Employment Law Show - Radio September 11th, 2022

Employment Law Show: Alberta & B.C. – S6 E16

By Lior Samfiru

Are you obligated to take over another co-worker's responsibilities? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP answers this question and…

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Employment Law September 11th, 2022

Barrick Gold: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law Show - TV September 10th, 2022

5 Things to look for in an employment agreement | Employment Law Show TV – S7 E01

By Lior Samfiru

5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, severance during probation, accommodating a medical condition, and more on Season 7 Episode…

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