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Employment Law December 1st, 2025

Woodbine Entertainment Layoffs: Employee Rights, Severance Pay & What to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Woodbine Entertainment layoffs occured on Nov. 19. Learn what affected employees are owed in severance, wrongful dismissal rights, next steps.

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Employment Law December 1st, 2025

Simons Under Fire After Sudden Pre–Black Friday Firings at New Eaton Centre Store

By Lior Samfiru

Former Simons employees allege sudden pre–Black Friday terminations and poor management culture at the Eaton Centre location.

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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 December 1st, 2025

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

By Lior Samfiru

Reports of Simons layoffs at the Eaton Centre have raised questions about employee rights. Learn what non-union workers in Canada are owed.

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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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