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COVID April 29th, 2021

BC provides three hours of paid time off to get vaccine

By Lior Samfiru

Can I get paid time off to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Full-time and part-time employees in BC are now eligible to get…

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COVID April 28th, 2021

B.C. announces new permanent paid sick leave program

By Lior Samfiru

B.C. Premier Jim Horgan has announced that his government will be creating their own paid sick leave program in response to the…

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Employment Law April 28th, 2021

Can My Former Employer Refuse to Pay Severance?

By Fiona Martyn

Find out if an employer can refuse to provide a severance package when they lay off or terminate an employee in Ontario,…

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COVID April 27th, 2021

Right-to-Disconnect Rules for Employees in the Spotlight 

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about newly proposed right-to-disconnect laws, and how this issue affects your workplace rights.

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Employment Law April 27th, 2021

Investigation of military sexual misconduct critical in preventing power imbalance

By Lior Samfiru

The thorough investigation of military sexual misconduct claims is key to preventing those in power from becoming untouchable.

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COVID April 25th, 2021

Air Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law Show - Radio April 25th, 2021

Employment Law Show 980 CKNW – S5 E13

By Lior Samfiru

Myths about employment rights, severance for short service employees, and more on season 5 episode 13 of the Employment Law Show on…

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Employment Law April 25th, 2021

Carlton Cards Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Disability Law Show - TV April 23rd, 2021

Top 3 BAD reasons why people decide NOT to challenge LTD Denials | Disability Law Show TV – S3 E26

By James K. Fireman

TOP 3 BAD REASONS WHY PEOPLE DECIDE NOT TO CHALLENGE LTD DENIALS on Season 3 Episode 26 of the Disability Law Show.

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