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Employment Law May 16th, 2025

Client Win: 17 months’ severance for wrongfully dismissed Ontario salesperson

By David Vaughan

We successfully argued that our client, a long-service staffer, didn't meet the conditions necessary to be terminated for cause.

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Employment Law May 16th, 2025

ONxpress reportedly cuts staff in major restructuring effort

By Lior Samfiru

ONxpress has reportedly let go a large number of employees as part of a major restructuring. Here’s what’s they need to know.

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Employment Law May 16th, 2025

Victoria Day 2025 in Ontario: Stat Holiday Rights for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Victoria Day in Ontario is a paid stat holiday in 2025. Learn about time off, extra pay, and what to do if…

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Employment Law May 16th, 2025

Airbus opens helicopter distribution centre in Niagara Falls, creating new jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The new facility will allow the France-based aerospace giant's manufacturing hub in Fort Erie to expand its services.

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Employment Law May 15th, 2025

Hudson’s Bay selling assets to Canadian Tire for $30 million

By Lior Samfiru

The bombshell update comes just weeks after Canada's oldest retailer began liquidating its six remaining stores.

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Employment Law May 15th, 2025

Hudson’s Bay Bankruptcy and Layoffs: Severance Pay and Employee Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Hudson’s Bay bankruptcy puts thousands of jobs at risk. Learn about layoffs, severance pay, and employee rights during CCAA and liquidation in…

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Employment Law May 15th, 2025

Can you get fired for calling in sick in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Worried about being fired for calling in sick in Ontario? Learn your legal rights - and why you may be owed up…

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A GO Train operates in Ontario during the winter.
Employment Law May 15th, 2025

ONxpress Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Discover your severance rights and legal options after ONxpress layoffs. Support for non-unionized employees navigating termination.

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Employment Law May 15th, 2025

Kaynes Canada Limited acquiring August Electronics: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The entire August Electronics management team will remain in place following the completion of the acquisition.

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