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Employment Law April 29th, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% in April 2026: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on the Bank of Canada's April interest rate decision and how it could affect employment in the country.

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Employment Law April 29th, 2026

Hershey Reportedly Cutting Jobs in April, Second Reduction of 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information that our team has received from affected staff and key severance resources for Canadians.

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Employment Law April 29th, 2026

Hershey Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Hershey has reportedly trimmed its workforce in April. Key resources for affected non-unionized workers in Canada.

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Employment Law April 29th, 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 April 28th, 2026

“Team Canada Strong”: Feds Looking to Ramp Up Skilled Trades by 2030

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the $6-billion initiative and key employment resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.

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Employment Law April 27th, 2026

Rogers Offering Voluntary Buyouts to 50% of Staff in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the telecom giant's program and key severance resources for affected non-union workers.

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Employment Law April 27th, 2026

Rogers Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Rogers is offering voluntary buyouts to half of its 25,000-person workforce. Key details and resources for non-union staff.

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Employment Law April 27th, 2026

The Immigrant Education Society Confirms “Very Big” Job Cuts in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction, which roles are affected, and key resources for impacted non-union staff.

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Employment Law April 27th, 2026

The Immigrant Education Society Layoffs & Severance Pay (2026)

By Lior Samfiru

The Calgary settlement agency eliminated more than 40 positions in 2026. Key details and resources for affected staff.

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