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COVID February 23rd, 2022

Spring break travel insurance as COVID-19 restrictions lift

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin spoke with the Canadian Press about travel insurance as many COVID-19 restrictions lift.

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Employment Law February 23rd, 2022

Can I be fired for donating to a protest?

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Your employer can fire you for any reason, except for discriminatory issues (gender, race, religion) as long as they provide you with…

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Employment Law February 22nd, 2022

What is a fair severance package in Canada?

By Karen Tereposky

Peloton offers membership to fired employees Peloton saw unprecedented demand during the lockdowns of the pandemic. Recently, however, they fired 2,800 staff…

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Employment Law February 18th, 2022

Freedom Convoy trucker fired after colliding with a cyclist. Termination For Cause?

By Lior Samfiru

In the wake of the recent anti-mandate protests, a video has surfaced depicting a semi-truck making contact with a cyclist when…

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Disability Law Show - TV February 18th, 2022

3 Things to ask your disability lawyer before you hire them | Disability Law Show TV – S4 E16

By Sivan Tumarkin

3 THINGS TO ASK YOUR DISABILITY LAWYER BEFORE YOU HIRE THEM on Season 4 Episode 16 of the Disability Law Show with…

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Employment Law February 17th, 2022

Layoff Rights for Employees When Production is Disrupted

By Lior Samfiru

The Ambassador Bridge, one of Canada’s main trading routes with the United States, was shut down for an…

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Employment Law Show - TV February 17th, 2022

What independent contractors need to know | Employment Law Show TV – S6 E16

By Lior Samfiru

WHAT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW, fired for cause, laid off after maternity leave, and more on Season 6 Episode 16 of…

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Employment Law February 16th, 2022

Newmont Corporation Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 16th, 2022

Ascom: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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