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Employment Law November 11th, 2025

Employee High at Work: What Are Your Rights in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Accused of being high at work in Canada? Learn when it’s legal to fire an employee for impairment, your rights, & when…

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Employment Law November 11th, 2025

Workplace Bullying in Ontario: What Employees Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Workplace bullying in Ontario is illegal under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Learn what counts as bullying & what your rights…

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Employment Law November 11th, 2025

Dependent Contractor in Ontario: Definition, Rights, and Legal Test

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what a dependent contractor is in Ontario, how it differs from an independent contractor, and what rights you may have to…

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Employment Law November 10th, 2025

Wearing a Poppy at Work: What Employees Need to Know

By Karen Tereposky

Not sure if you can wear a poppy at work? Understand your workplace rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 10th, 2025

Can Employers in Ontario Fire Staff for Being Late to Work due to Weather?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Lost your job for being late due to the weather? Understand your rights to severance and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 10th, 2025

West Fraser Closing 100 Mile House Mill, Cutting 165 Jobs in BC

By Lior Samfiru

West Fraser Timber is permanently closing its 100 Mile House mill in B.C., cutting 165 jobs. Learn what led to the layoffs…

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Employment Law November 10th, 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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Employment Law November 9th, 2025

Amazon Layoffs Canada: What Employees Need to Know About Severance and Their Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide. Learn how these layoffs impact Canadian employees — and what severance pay you're owed.

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Employment Law November 7th, 2025

Tesla OK’s Elon Musk’s $1-Trillion Pay Package: Key Takeaways for Canadians

By Lior Samfiru

If everything goes to plan, reports claim the payout would be the equivalent of Musk earning around $275 million a day.

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