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A vast open-pit mine descends deep into the Earth's crust. Mining industry employees are entitled to full severance packages.
Employment Law January 4th, 2024

Severance packages for mining industry employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired from the mining sector? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.

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Employment Law January 4th, 2024

Calgary Co-op acquiring Care Pharmacies: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024.

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care pharmacies, severance pay
Employment Law January 4th, 2024

Care Pharmacies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 4th, 2024

Employee placed on leave after buying alcohol in company car: Employment Lawyer on 900 CHML

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn spoke with Rick Zamperin to discuss employee conduct after a CBC employee was placed on leave for using…

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Disability Law Show - TV January 4th, 2024

Guide to disability benefits and depression | Disability Law Show TV – S6 E08

By Tamar Agopian

GUIDE TO DISABILITY BENEFITS AND DEPRESSION on Season 6 Episode 08 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and Partners James…

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Employment Law January 4th, 2024

Employee rights on election day: Ontario Provincial Election 2026

By Stan Fainzilberg

Learn about your employee rights when voting in Ontario's 44th provincial election, which will likely be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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Employment Law January 4th, 2024

Employee rights on various election days in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what your rights are as an employee when voting in a municipal, provincial or federal election in Canada.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2024

Xerox Layoffs: 15% of staff being cut, part of ‘reinvention’

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, the reduction, which is expected to take place this quarter, could affect more than 3,000 employees.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2024

Xerox Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Xerox? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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