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A pregnant woman taking EI maternity and parental benefits in Alberta.
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits Alberta: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how EI benefits for maternity and parental leave work in Alberta, how much you can get, and how to apply…

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A photo of a worker with their hands over their face at their desk. (Photo: shironosov / iStock)
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

Can employers in Alberta fire workers for taking stress leave?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss fired you for taking stress leave? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our experienced team can help.

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A restaurant, perhaps part of a franchise in Alberta.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Franchise workers in Alberta: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

What are a franchise worker's rights in Alberta? Get insight into their employment relationship, who controls their pay, and how severance pay…

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A photo of a person examining a camera in front of a projector. (Photo: Jakob Owens / Unsplash)
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Scholastic buying 9 Story Media Group for $186M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Scholastic expects the deal to close in the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, which begins on June 1, 2024.

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A father reading to his child during paternity leave in Alberta.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Paternity Leave in Alberta: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how long paternity leave in Alberta lasts, who is eligible, and what your rights are while you're away from work.

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Financial charts and data that a Canadian Portfolio Manager might use.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Severance Pay for Portfolio Managers

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance portfolio managers in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at Samfiru…

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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Shell to lay off 20% of deals division, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The energy producer reportedly told employees that more information on the reduction will be provided in April.

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A health care employee, like those employed by Bayshore Healthcare, conducts a home visit.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Bayshore HealthCare: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A mother holding her child's hand while on parental leave in Alberta.
Employment Law March 13th, 2024

Parental Leave in Alberta: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how long parental leave in Alberta lasts, who is eligible, and what your rights are while you're away from work.

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