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Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano and Global News
Employment Law March 17th, 2025

Trade war leading to layoffs in Canada: Employment lawyer discusses with Global News

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano joined Sean Previl at Global News to discuss the consequences of ongoing tariffs for Canadian employees.

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Employment Law March 17th, 2025

AGM Renovations ‘permanently closed’: Staff looking for answers

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm has been contacted by several employees, including a subcontractor, who are curious about their legal options.

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Employment Law March 14th, 2025

CFIB: 62% of small businesses ‘taking a hit’ from U.S. tariffs in March

By Lior Samfiru

The organization said most of the affected companies are in the manufacturing, wholesale, and transportation sectors.

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Employment Law March 14th, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs could affect Canadians: 3 key employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Sweeping U.S. tariffs could affect your employment in a variety of ways. Understand your rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Prepac cutting 170+ jobs in Delta, production going to U.S. amid tariffs

By Lior Samfiru

Prepac is cutting more than 170 jobs in Delta, citing tariffs and shifting production to North Carolina by May 2025.

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Employment Law Show - TV March 13th, 2025

The risks of misclassifying employees as contractors | Employment Law Show TV – S9 E11

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THE RISKS OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS CONTRACTORS, a forced layoff, accommodations refused and more on Season 9 Episode 11 of the Employment…

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

40% of Canadians fear layoffs amid U.S. trade war, March poll finds

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario ranked the highest for job security concerns, with more than 50 per cent worried about unemployment.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in B.C. to cut 70 faculty positions amid decline in international enrollment

By Lior Samfiru

Kwantlen Polytechnic University will cut 70 faculty positions due to a projected $49 million shortfall in international tuition revenue.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Metal Processing Group cuts workforce amid U.S. tariff pressures

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Metal Processing Group announces a reduction of 140 jobs across its facilities, citing U.S. steel tariffs as a key factor.

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