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Covid-19 and Lay-Offs: What Does It Mean for Employment Contracts?
April 2nd, 2020 by Grant M. Driedger
In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis many businesses are scaling back or shutting down completely. In a matter of two weeks in late March, 2020, approximately 1 million Canadians have applied for employment insurance benefits. More will surely follow. Many employers and employees are wondering about their rights, obligations and options, especially in small businesses. An employment arrangement is, on a fundamental legal level,… Read More »
OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE
March 30th, 2020
Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP is still open Monday to Friday, 9:00-5:00 in Steinbach and Niverville. We are committed to assisting our clients in meeting their legal and contractual obligations. We respect government directives and note that effective April 1, 2020 legal services are specifically listed by our Province as critical or essential services, and we are continuing operation. Now more than ever, the traditional “hand… Read More »
Remembrance Day
November 8th, 2019
“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” – excerpt from “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon Our offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th, for Remembrance Day.
Get to Know…Bryan Peters
August 2nd, 2019
BACKGROUND Bryan is a partner at Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP, joining the firm as an associate lawyer in 1992. Bryan became a partner at the firm in January of 2000. EDUCATION Bryan graduated from the University of Manitoba with his Bachelor of Laws in 1989. He received his Call to the Manitoba Bar in 1990, and his Call to the Ontario Bar in 2018. AREAS… Read More »
Congratulations Bonnie Schott!
June 20th, 2019
Bonnie received her Call to the Manitoba Bar on June 20, 2019 after graduating with her Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness) degrees from the University of Manitoba. Bonnie articled with SNJ the past year and is now an associate lawyer. Having a passion for agriculture and business, she looks forward to providing legal services to clients in the southeastern region. Bonnie plans to… Read More »
