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Are virtual cashiers a smart choice for employers?
Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke to HR Reporter's Sarah Dobson on Freshii's decision to hire virtual cashiers from Nicaragua.
RBC to hike pay 3% for lower paid employees to keep talent
RBC is increasing wages for some employees to help combat inflation and keep talent - but are they legally required to give…
Labour shortage leads to retaining unvaccinated employees
Employment lawyer Stan Fainzilberg comments on Aurora Cannabis' ongoing labour shortage dilemma and their desire to retain unvaccinated employees.
Uber driver’s racist tirade caught on camera, company falls short in response
Uber's failure to properly address and investigate Toronto driver using racial slurs is an important lesson for all employers.
Employee awarded $450,000 after unwanted birthday party at work
An unwanted birthday party for an employee results in a costly $450,000 mistake for a Kentucky company.
Travel agency can’t use handbook, pandemic to limit severance: BC court
A travel agency discovered that a clause in a handbook is no substitute for an employment contract, and you must provide fair…
Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit: What you need to know
The Canadian federal government announced on Oct. 21, 2021 that they would implement a new benefits program, called the Canada Worker Lockdown…
Disability Law Show: Alberta & BC – S1 E11
Do you have to follow your insurer's treatment recommendations? Disability lawyers Sivan Tumarkin and Martin Willemse, at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, answer this…
3 Things you should do when dealing with your insurance adjuster | Disability Law Show TV – S4 E28
3 THINGS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DO WHEN DEALING WITH YOUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER on Season 4 Episode 28 of the Disability Law Show…