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Employment Law March 12th, 2026

Are Non-Compete Clauses Legal in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Are non-compete clauses legal in Ontario? Learn how Working for Workers Act affects employment contracts and when these restrictions apply.

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Disability/Personal Injury March 12th, 2026

Restaurant Owners: Missing Tip Funds Investigation and Your Legal Rights

By Sivan Tumarkin

Reports of missing restaurant tip funds tied to Everyday Payments. Ontario restaurant owners may have legal claims. Call Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2026

Atlassian Cutting 10% of Staff in 2026, North American Workforce Affected

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction at the software giant and key resources for affected Canadians.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2026

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

By Lior Samfiru

Atlassian is cutting approximately 10% of staff in 2026. Key details and resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.

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Employment Law March 12th, 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 11th, 2026

Canada Extending Special EI Work-Sharing Measures as Trade War Continues

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the extension and comprehensive EI resources for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2026

Peel District School Board Issues Layoff Notices to 300+ Teachers: Report

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key employment resources for affected non-unionized staffers.

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Employment Law March 10th, 2026

Bruyère Health Reportedly Cutting 55 Front-Line Workers, Part of Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The Ottawa-based health organization confirmed that 12 of the front-line positions under review are now vacant.

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Employment Law March 10th, 2026

Bruyère Health Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Bruyère Health is reportedly planning to trim its front-line workforce. Key details and resources for non-unionized staff.

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