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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

Fired for Insubordination in Canada? What Employees Need to Know

By Sivan Tumarkin

Fired for insubordination? Learn your rights in Canada, whether it’s just cause, and if you’re still owed severance pay.

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Disability/Personal Injury March 30th, 2026

“Not Just a Number”: Epic Games Fires Programmer with Terminal Brain Cancer

By Sivan Tumarkin

CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed on social media that the video game developer will "solve" the family's life insurance issue.

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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

LifeLabs Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

LifeLabs is planning to eliminate 20 jobs in Sudbury, Ont. Key details and resources for affected non-unionized staff.

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Employment Law March 30th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean & Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2026

BIOVECTRA Conducting “Targeted Workforce Adjustments”, Dozens of Jobs Affected

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the job cuts, key resources for affected non-unionized employees, and how we can help.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2026

BIOVECTRA Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

BIOVECTRA is reportedly conducting "targeted workforce adjustments." Key details and resources for affected Canadians.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2026

Sophos Layoffs: Employee Guide & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 27th, 2026

Conestoga College Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The Kitchener-based college has cut nearly 400 full-time roles. Key details and resources for affected non-union staff.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2026

Sony Pictures to Shutter VFX Firm Pixomondo: Employee Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the planned closure, key resources for non-union staff in Canada, and how our team can help.

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