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Manulife set to cut 700 jobs, close Kitchener office
The insurer and financial services provider is planning to eliminate around 700 jobs in Canada and close its office in Kitchener, Ontario.
Pregnancy Discrimination a Pervasive Problem in Canadian Workplaces
An employment lawyer provides insight into workplace rights for pregnant employees, and how often this form of discrimination plays out.
Benefits Canada – Did human rights tribunal get it right in decision on ending benefits at 65?
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal’s recent ruling that it’s unconstitutional for plan sponsors to discontinue benefits for employees after the age of…
CBC News – Is It Okay to Tattle on Your Fellow Employees?
Can an employee legally be terminated from their job if a co-worker shares information from social media with their employer? Employment Lawyer…
Maternity Leave True or False | Employment Law Show TV – S2 E5
Maternity leave, severance offer deadlines, and more on S2 E5 of the Employment Law Show - Canada's only TV show about workplace…
Employer Not Allowed To… | Employment Law Show TV – S2 E4
What an employer is not allowed to do, dealing with workplace harassment, and more on S2 E4 of the Employment Law Show…
Severance Pay Rules for Different Jobs | Employment Law Show TV – S2 E3
Severance pay rules for different jobs, what can you do if a new boss changes an agreement you made with an old…
Racist Denny’s Rant Not Likely Termination For Cause
The woman terminated from her job after her racially charged rant went viral, has been rehired. Learn more about an employee's rights…
Layoff vs. Termination: What’s the Difference?
Layoffs occur during certain seasons or when work is scarce. The employee expects to return to work at some point. A termination…