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Eye on Benefits

Sheryl Smolkin worked as a pension and benefits lawyer in global consulting firms for over 20 years. She blogs about these issues for Moneyville.

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Executive fired for dishonesty gets $364,661 bonus May 20, 2012 | Sheryl Smolkin A senior executive fired for misappropriating company funds was still awarded a six-figure bonus. ...more
Category: | Tags: bonus , wrongful dismissal , fraud | Comments: (16)

Employee or on contract? Why it matters May 17, 2012 | Sheryl Smolkin Whether you are characterized as an employee or someone on contract affects your taxes and your rights. ...more
Category: | Tags: independent contractor , employee , employment standards | Comments: (7)

The Wealthy Barber's secret to success May 15, 2012 | Sheryl Smolkin If you are constantly buying the newest gadget and paying monthly fees, no wonder you can't save or pay down debt. ...more
Category: Saving | Tags: tech toys , technology , gadgets | Comments: (2)

Canada Post clerk fired for nasty Facebook posts May 10, 2012 | Sheryl Smolkin A postal clerk with 31 years experience was fired for dissing management and the company on Facebook. ...more
Category: | Tags: just cause , social media , Facebook , wrongful dismissal , fired | Comments: (23)

He cut his phone bill by $416 just by asking May 09, 2012 | Sheryl Smolkin An iPhone 4 owner is saving $34.69 a month on his Fido bill just because he asked for a better deal. ...more
Category: Saving | Tags: Fido , cell phones , just by asking | Comments: (15)

Refusing dangerous work: What you need to know May 08, 2012 | Sheryl Smolkin You have the right to refuse dangerous work without reprisal if your fears are reasonable. ...more
Category: | Tags: unsafe work , occupational health , safety | Comments: (8)

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