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Disability Law Show - TV March 19th, 2024

3 Myths about Disability Claims | Disability Law Show TV – S6 E11

By Tamar Agopian

3 Myths about Disability Claims on Season 6 Episode 11 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer, and Partner Tamar Agopian.

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A hamburger and fries, a fast food staple from companies like Northland Properties.
Employment Law March 18th, 2024

Northland Properties: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Northland Properties? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law March 18th, 2024

Hudson’s Bay to close Burlington Centre location in June

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the retail giant said it "continually looks at opportunities to optimize its real estate portfolio."…

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Many rows of shelves, potentially at a Dollar Tree location in Canada, are loaded with products.
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

Dollar Tree Layoffs: U.S. store closures, Canadian operations unaffected

By Lior Samfiru

Dollar Tree, the discount chain based in Virginia, is set to close up to 1,000 stores in the U.S. while maintaining its…

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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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