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Notorious dangerous offender applies for day parole in Toronto

Dave Jul 03, 2015

Notorious serial rapist and convicted murderer Paul Bernardo has applied for day parole. Jeffrey Manishen speaks on CHML with Bill Kelly about the impact to the victims, and the victim's families.

Multiple companies under one operation

Ed Canning Jun 29, 2015

One business can often be made up of several different corporations for legitimate reasons. One owns the property, one owns the assets, and another employs the employees and actually operates the business. There is nothing illegal or shameful about that. Other businesses entering into contracts with the entity are expected to do their research and know with whom they are dealing. But what about the employees? When they are shuffled from one payroll to the next, what are their rights?

I have a small dog. My dog is good natured and has never bitten or injured anyone before. If my dog bites someone unexpectedly, can I still be liable?

Dave Jun 26, 2015

I have a small dog. My dog is good natured and has never bitten or injured anyone before. If my dog bites someone unexpectedly, can I still be liable?

I was injured while a visitor at an amusement park. Do I have a legal case against the park?

Dave Jun 19, 2015

I was injured while a visitor at an amusement park. Do I have a legal case against the park?

I belong to a charity that was supposed to file documents recently but did not do so. What can happen?

Dave Jun 16, 2015

I belong to a charity that was supposed to file documents recently but did not do so. What can happen?

Opening a side business that competes with your employer?

Ed Canning Jun 15, 2015

QUESTION: I have been working as a hairdresser in a shop for the last 10 years. I could use extra cash and I was thinking of starting to see people in my basement after hours. I would not tell any of the existing clientele at the shop about my services but would advertise on the internet and in my neighbourhood. Do I have the right to do this or could I get fired?

Company car use a benefit?

Ed Canning Jun 15, 2015

QUESTION: I worked as an outside sales representative for a company for five years. When I was terminated I was offered four months’ pay in lieu of notice. The employer calculated my hourly salary and commission but did not include any compensation for the use of the company car. Having that car saved me a lot of money and was one of the perks of the job. Should compensation have been included in the offer?