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COVID November 20th, 2024

Layoffs in Canada (2024)

By Lior Samfiru

A comprehensive list of all the notable layoffs that have happened at Canadian companies in 2024 due to downsizing or restructuring.

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COVID November 6th, 2024

Starbucks Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Starbucks? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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How to Refuse a Layoff
COVID August 13th, 2024

How to refuse a layoff: 5 important tips

By Lior Samfiru

A Canadian employment lawyer explains how to properly refuse a layoff after your employer cuts your hours and puts your job on…

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COVID July 26th, 2024

Mask Mandates in British Columbia: The Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about employee rights and employer obligations concerning mask use in workplaces across British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID April 18th, 2024

PwC Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at PwC? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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COVID November 14th, 2023

Ontario Long-Term Care: Mask Mandates Return Amid COVID-19 Spike

By Lior Samfiru

Employees in Ontario's long-term care facilities must wear masks indoors as COVID-19 numbers increase.

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COVID November 14th, 2023

Ontario Mask Mandates | The Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about employee rights and employer obligations concerning mask use in Ontario workplaces due to COVID-19.

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COVID September 28th, 2023

Mask mandate returns to B.C. health-care settings Oct. 3

By Lior Samfiru

All health-care workers, visitors, contractors, and volunteers will need to mask up as COVID-19 numbers climb higher.

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COVID September 11th, 2023

Resignation Over Mask Rights: Employment Lawyer on CBC News

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin discusses employee rights to mask in the workplace with CBC News' Alison Northcott.

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