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Employment Law April 15th, 2026

Ovintiv Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Ovintiv? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2026

“Last Resort”: George Brown Polytechnic to Further Trim Staff in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

What we know about the latest workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected non-union workers.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2026

George Brown Polytechnic Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

George Brown Polytechnic plans to further trim its workforce in 2026. Key details and resources for affected non-union staff.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2026

Disney Cutting Hundreds of Jobs in April 2026, Multiple Teams Affected

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction, which teams are impacted, and key severance resources for Canadians.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2026

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

By Lior Samfiru

Disney has begun cutting hundreds of jobs in April. Key details and resources for non-unionized staff in Canada.

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Employment Law April 14th, 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 14th, 2026

Ontario to Ban Most Employers from Charging Staff for Mandatory Uniforms

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the province's proposed change, potential exemptions, and key resources for non-union workers.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2026

GFL Acquiring Calgary’s SECURE Waste for $6.4B: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the acquisition and what non-unionized employees need to do if they lose their job.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2026

Alida: Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Alida? Understand your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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