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Employment Law September 3rd, 2025

Terminating Older Employees in Ontario: What Employers and Employees Should Know

By Lior Samfiru

Learn the rules for terminating older employees in Ontario. Age discrimination is illegal, and workers 50+ are owed significant severance pay.

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Employment Law September 3rd, 2025

Severance Pay and Retirement in Ontario: What Older Employees Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Learn if employees over 60 or 65 get severance pay in Ontario. Understand retirement notice vs termination and your rights to compensation.

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Employment Law September 3rd, 2025

Letter of Expectation: What Canadian Employees Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

What is a letter of expectation in Canada? Learn how it differs from a written warning, if it’s considered discipline, and how…

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Employment Law September 3rd, 2025

Drogbruk CEO Apologizes After Snatching Hat from Child at 2025 US Open

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on the situation and key resources for Canadians if they're punished or fired for conduct outside the office.

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Employment Law September 3rd, 2025

Salesforce Needs “Less Heads” due to AI, Axes 4,000 Customer Support Roles

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Salesforce Canada employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 3rd, 2025

Salesforce Layoffs in Canada: September 2025 Update + Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 3rd, 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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A shot of spirit is poured into a transparent drinking glass. Diageo Canada employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 2nd, 2025

Crown Royal Amherstburg Plant Closure: 200 Workers Face Layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Crown Royal is closing its Amherstburg, Ontario plant in 2026, leaving 200 workers jobless. Learn about employee severance rights.

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Employment Law September 2nd, 2025

Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave in Ontario: Your Rights Under the ESA

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about domestic or sexual violence leave in Ontario. Up to 15 weeks off with 5 paid days. Job-protected under the ESA.

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