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Employment Law April 4th, 2025

S&S Activewear slashing jobs in April, Canadians reportedly affected

By Lior Samfiru

Our experienced employment lawyers are following up with affected staff to better understand the situation.

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Employment Law April 4th, 2025

Laid off or facing a layoff in Canada? (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Understand layoffs in Canada, your rights, and severance pay. Monthly layoff updates and expert legal advice.

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Employment Law April 4th, 2025

Whitecap Resources, Veren to merge in $15B deal: Employee rights

By Karen Tereposky

In a joint news release, the Calgary-based oil producers expect the all-stock transaction to close before the end of May.

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Employment Law April 4th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2025

Konica Minolta Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Konica Minolta? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2025

State Window Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from State Window? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2025

‘Tough choices’: Conestoga College cuts staff, axes faculty contracts amid enrolment collapse

By Lior Samfiru

Conestoga College reduces staff and faculty as enrolment plunges and federal caps hit international intake.

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2025

Trump slaps 25% duty on automobiles not made in the U.S.

By Lior Samfiru

In response to the latest trade action, Canada is placing counter-duties on American vehicles that aren't compliant with CUSMA.

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Employment Law April 3rd, 2025

George Brown College to trim workforce despite February buyouts

By Lior Samfiru

The next phase of the Toronto-based college's cost-cutting plan involves eliminating dozens of administrative roles.

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