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Employment Law August 14th, 2025

“Significant Changes to Performance Culture”: BP to Cut 6,200 More Corporate Roles

By Lior Samfiru

BP is eliminating 6,200 corporate roles and 4,400 contractor jobs as part of its $2B cost-cutting reset, expanding layoffs globally.

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Employment Law August 14th, 2025

Ontario Public Servants to Resume In-Office Work Full Time in 2026

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the government's mandate and key return-to-office resources for non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law August 14th, 2025

BP Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at BP? Learn more about your rights in Canada, how to calculate severance pay, and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law August 13th, 2025

Porter Airlines Pilots Join Union — What It Means for Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Porter Airlines pilots join ALPA union. Learn how unionization affects rights & why non-unionized airline employees have more legal options.

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Employment Law August 13th, 2025

Ontario US Tariff Relief for Businesses: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on the latest measures implemented by the Ontario government, and key resources for non-unionized employees.

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Employment Law August 13th, 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 August 12th, 2025

Justice for Sexually Harassed Toronto Worker: Employment Lawyer on HR Reporter

By Karen Tereposky

Senior Associate Karen Tereposky examines a recent workplace harassment ruling with Canadian HR Reporter's Jeffrey Smith.

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Employment Law August 11th, 2025

Voyageur Aviation Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law August 11th, 2025

Avanade Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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