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Employment Law September 21st, 2026

Canada Health Infoway CEO’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Latest Hamilton Health Sciences layoff updates. Learn what the job cuts mean and how non-unionized employees can check their severance before signing.

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Employment Law September 21st, 2026

Hamilton Health Sciences Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Latest Hamilton Health Sciences layoff updates. Learn what the job cuts mean and how non-unionized employees can check their severance before signing.

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Employment Law September 21st, 2026

Novelis Cuts 10 Jobs, Temporarily Lays Off 70 at Kingston Plant

By Lior Samfiru

Novelis has terminated 10 salaried staff and temporarily laid off about 70 hourly workers in Kingston. What affected Ontario employees should know.

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Employment Law September 21st, 2026

Novo Nordisk Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Latest Novo Nordisk layoff updates & Canadian employee rights. Lost your job? Severance could be up to 24 months’ pay. Check before…

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Employment Law September 16th, 2026

Oracle Begins New Round of Job Cuts in September 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Oracle began new layoffs on September 14, with further cuts reported in India. What is known about the latest round and Canadian…

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Employment Law September 11th, 2026

Ontario Science Centre Eliminates Entire Science Dept. As 31 Workers Are Laid Off

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 31 workers and eliminated its standalone Science Unit.

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Employment Law September 9th, 2026

Neo Financial Cuts 102 Jobs In September 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Neo Financial laid off 102 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here’s what affected employees should know.

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Employment Law September 8th, 2026

Alberta Court Win: Senior Sewer Operator on LTD Wins 20 Months’ Notice

By David Vaughan

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP won an Alberta appeal for a 24-year employee on LTD, with the court finding he was entitled to 20…

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Employment Law September 6th, 2026

East Side Games Group Reduces Workforce By 32%

By Lior Samfiru

East Side Games Group reduced its workforce by approximately 30 employees, or 32%, through layoffs and furloughs.

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