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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Lior Samfiru hosts free drop-in chat on Employment Rights in Toronto – Feb. 12

By Lior Samfiru

Join Lior Samfiru for a free drop-in chat on employment rights in Toronto on Feb. 12. Workplace insights & more—no appointments needed.

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Bell offering severance packages to staff, citing ‘unprecedented challenges’

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the telecom giant said recent organizational changes have lead to reduced workloads "requiring fewer positions."…

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Bell Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Bell? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Layoffs in Canada (2025)

By Lior Samfiru

Understand layoffs in Canada, your rights, and severance pay. Monthly layoff updates and expert legal advice.

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Car Accidents February 11th, 2025

Pedestrian dead, struck by dump truck near Bathurst-Wilson Parkette

By Sivan Tumarkin

Toronto police are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Car Accidents February 11th, 2025

Latest Toronto car accidents and traffic collisions

By Sivan Tumarkin

Get the latest updates on Toronto car accidents & traffic collisions, as well as news on major incidents & accident hotspots across…

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Vale trims non-union roles in Sudbury, part of ‘strategic staffing changes’

By Lior Samfiru

The miner said the reduction affected "all areas of the business, including operating, administrative, and corporate roles."…

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Vale Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Vale? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Omron Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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