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Employment Law December 1st, 2025

“There Is More Work To Do”: Newell Brands Cuts 900 Jobs, Closes Canadian Yankee Candle Stores

By Lior Samfiru

Newell Brands will cut 900 employees and shut down 20 Yankee Candle stores, including Canadian sites, as part of a global cost-cutting…

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Employment Law December 1st, 2025

Algoma Steel Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights, Severance Pay, and What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Algoma Steel layoffs are hitting 1,000 workers by 2026. Learn your rights, how much severance you get, and what to do before…

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Employment Law December 1st, 2025

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law December 1st, 2025

Newell Brands Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights, Severance Pay, and What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Newell Brands is cutting 900 jobs, closing Yankee Candle stores. Learn your Canadian layoff rights, severance pay amount, & what to do…

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

Advantage Solutions Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Advantage Solutions? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

WildPlay Element Parks Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from WildPlay? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

CSN Collision Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from CSN Collision? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

IDP Education Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights, Severance Pay, and What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

IDP Education has reportedly laid off staff and shut down departments in Canada in November. Learn your severance rights before you sign.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Can an Employer Demote You in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Can employers demote employees in Canada? Learn when demotions are legal, when they become constructive dismissal, & when severance is owed.

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