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Employment Law May 31st, 2025

Probation Period in Ontario: What Employees Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

There’s no automatic probation in Ontario. Learn how contracts and ESA rules affect your right to severance - even during the first…

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Employment Law May 30th, 2025

Donald Trump Doubling Steel Duties Despite Canadian Retaliation

By Lior Samfiru

The US president said he was considering a 15% increase, until industry executives asked him to make it 25%.

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Employment Law May 30th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Disability Law Show May 30th, 2025

Long-term Disability Appeals – Fact or Fiction? | Disability Law Show TV – S7 E16

By Tamar Agopian

LONG-TERM DISABILITY APPEALS - FACT OR FICTION? on Season 7 Episode 16 the Disability Law Show with Disability Lawyer and Partner, Tamar…

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Employment Law May 30th, 2025

Alberta truck driver wrongfully dismissed, not a ‘construction employee’

By Karen Tereposky

Insights on the ruling and comprehensive resources for non-unionized employees who've been misclassified.

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Employment Law May 30th, 2025

OPENLANE Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 29th, 2025

At Will Employment in Canada: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

At will employment doesn’t exist in Canada. Learn your rights if your contract has an at-will clause or if you’re fired without…

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Employment Law Show May 29th, 2025

When employees call the shots | Employment Law Show TV – S9 E15

By Lior Samfiru

YOU (EMPLOYEE) CALL THE SHOTS WHEN..., temporary layoffs, demoted due to taking leave and more on Season 9 Episode 15 of the…

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Employment Law May 29th, 2025

RBC Layoffs 2025: What You’re Owed & How to Get It

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from RBC? Learn your rights and find out how much severance you could be owed - up to 24 months'…

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