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COVID June 29th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on recourse for employees placed on a layoff

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke with Nerd Wallet's Shannon Terrell to discuss layoffs and employee options.

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Employment Law June 28th, 2022

Do I get severance if I quit?

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains whether or not an employee is entitled to severance pay when they quit their job.

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Disability/Personal Injury June 28th, 2022

Totally Disabled: What does it mean in an LTD claim?

By Sivan Tumarkin

A disability lawyer explains what "totally disabled" means in a long-term disability claim and how to get compensation if your claim is…

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COVID June 27th, 2022

COVID-19 & Employee Rights: Everything You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

An FAQ about your employment rights in Ontario, BC and Alberta during the COVID-19 outbreak & its impact on employees and employers.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

WellSpring Employment and Human Rights Discussion

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins WellSpring to discuss employment and human rights for those diagnosed with cancer and those supporting a loved…

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Netflix lays off 300 more employees – 3% of workforce

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix is laying off employees again. The streaming service cut 300 jobs on Thursday, representing 3% of its global workforce.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Novartis: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility in Edmonton, but will keep headquarters open, aurora cannabis
Employment Law June 23rd, 2022

Aurora Cannabis laying off 12% of workers, reorganizing

By Lior Samfiru

Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis is laying off 12 per cent of its staff as it seeks to reorganize. Learn about severance rights for…

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Employment Law June 23rd, 2022

Employee rights when a company downsizes

By Lior Samfiru

Employees in Canada are owed full severance when they are downsized or fired due to economic hardship. Find out what your rights…

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