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Employment Law March 24th, 2026

Minimum Wage in Canada 2026: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about minimum wage laws in Canada, including federal and provincial rates, who they apply to, and your rights as an employee.

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Employment Law March 24th, 2026

Spotify Trims Podcast Division by 3% in March 2026, Part of “Staffing Shift”

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 hand holds up a smartphone that is shown to be playing music, against an orange background. Spotify Canada employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law March 24th, 2026

Spotify Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Spotify reduced its podcasting unit by around 3% in March. Key details and resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.

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Employment Law March 24th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean & Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Employment Law March 24th, 2026

OpenText Reportedly Cut Jobs in March 2026, Hundreds Potentially Affected

By Lior Samfiru

What's known so far about the workforce reduction, key resources for affected staff, and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law March 24th, 2026

OpenText Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

OpenText has reportedly trimmed its workforce in March. Key details and resources for affected non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law March 24th, 2026

Freshslice Pizza: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Freshslice Pizza? Understand your rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law March 23rd, 2026

Vancouver’s MeeT Closing Yaletown Location After 8 Years: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the closure, key resources for affected non-union staff, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law March 23rd, 2026

Algoma Steel Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in March 2026, Part of Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction, key resources for affected non-union staff, and how our team can help.

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