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Employment Law June 3rd, 2026

YRDSB Planning Major Job Cuts in 2026 Amid Steep Enrolment Decline

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at which roles could be eliminated and key severance resources for affected non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law June 3rd, 2026

YRDSB Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

The York Region District School Board has reportedly sent nearly 250 layoff notices to various staffers in June 2026.

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Employment Law June 3rd, 2026

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance & Employee Rights (2026)

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 June 3rd, 2026

Zellers Opening 2 Ontario Stores in 2026, Part of National Comeback

By Lior Samfiru

What Ontarians need to know about the retailer's return, potential expansion plans, and key employment resources.

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Employment Law June 2nd, 2026

BC Courts Side with Mother of Twins Forced to Fully Resume In-Office Work

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the ruling and a comprehensive return-to-office resource for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law June 2nd, 2026

Canadian Trucking Firms Misclassifying Drivers Without Penalty, Investigation Alleges

By Jon Pinkus

A closer look at The Globe and Mail's findings and key misclassification resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.

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Employment Law June 1st, 2026

South Korea’s Hanwha Gives Algoma Steel Hope After Major 2026 Job Cuts

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the proposed partnership and a key resource for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law May 29th, 2026

Canada Meeting Technical Recession Criteria as Economy Stalls in Q1 2026

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the latest report from Statistics Canada and a key recession resource for non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law May 29th, 2026

Hamilton Reviewing “Steelport” Project, Expected to Create 23,000 Jobs

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at Slate Asset Management's AI data centre proposal and when the city is planning to learn more.

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