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Microsoft Layoffs 2026: Severance Rights & Employee Guide
Microsoft layoffs 2026: 15,000+ roles cut. Canadian employees are owed up to 24 months’ severance. See your rights before signing any offer.
Xerox Layoffs 2026 – Severance Pay & Employee Rights
Lost your job at Xerox? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.
Desjardins Long-Term Disability in Canada: 2026 Guide to Benefits, Denials & Legal Help
Discover how to apply for Desjardins long-term disability benefits, what to do if denied, and how to handle claim cut-offs.
EI Sickness Benefits in Canada (2026 Guide)
Learn how EI sickness benefits work in Canada. Eligibility, forms, medical certificate, 26-week extension, and switching to regular EI.
Parental Leave in Ontario: Time Off, EI Pay & Your Rights (2026)
Parental leave in Ontario explained: who qualifies, length, how much EI pays, and your rights if your job is changed or denied.
What Is the Legal Age to Work in Ontario? (2026 Guide)
Find out the legal working age in Ontario. Learn when teens can work, student wage rules, hours for 14–16 year olds, and…
Paternity Leave in Ontario: What You Need to Know (2026)
Find out how paternity leave works in Ontario. Learn who qualifies, how long it lasts, how much EI pays, and your rights…
Vacation Pay Ontario: Know Your Rights
Learn how vacation pay works in Ontario. 4% or 6% of wages. Rules, calculations, & legal help if your employer doesn’t pay.
Telus Layoffs 2026: Employee Rights and Severance Pay Guide
Telus layoffs 2026: 700 jobs cut across Canada amid restructuring. Learn what this means for employees and your severance rights.