Resources

Employment Law

A photo of colourful shipping containers. (Photo: Paul Teysen / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 20th, 2026

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2026 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.

Read Article
An employee leaving with their office supplies. (Photo: Getty Images)
Employment Law February 20th, 2026

Lucid Motors Cutting 12% of Staff to “Improve Operational Effectiveness”

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the downsizing and key employment resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.

Read Article
A photo of a charger in a black electric vehicle. (Photo: Andrew Roberts / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 20th, 2026

Lucid Motors Layoffs: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Lucid Motors is cutting around 12% of its staff in 2026. Understand your severance rights in Canada and how we can help.

Read Article
Company layoffs in 2022, canada layoffs, layoffs in canada, 2022 layoffs
Employment Law February 20th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean and 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.

Read Article
A person looking at multiple computer screens. (Photo: Mohammad Rahmani / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 20th, 2026

Rogers Trims In-House IT Support Team, Shifting Work to Third-Party Vendor

By Lior Samfiru

Affected staff told Samfiru Tumarkin LLP that upwards of 100 internal IT roles at the telecom giant have been eliminated.

Read Article
A photo of ethernet cables being plugged into ports. (Photo: Thomas Jensen / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 20th, 2026

Rogers Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Rogers has cut its internal IT workforce to start 2026. Key details and comprehensive resources for non-unionized workers.

Read Article
A person carrying their belongings in a cardboard box. (Photo: Freepik / Google Images)
Employment Law February 19th, 2026

Ubisoft Cuts 40 Roles at Toronto Studio, Part of Cost-Saving Plan

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the downsizing at the video game giant and key resources for affected non-unionized employees.

Read Article
A photo of a person with headphones on using a mouse and keyboard. (Photo: ELLA DON / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 19th, 2026

Ubisoft Layoffs: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Ubisoft has eliminated around 40 roles at its Toronto studio in 2026. Key details and resources for affected staff.

Read Article
Employee reviewing a new employment contract at home before signing
Employment Law February 19th, 2026

Can I Refuse to Sign a New Contract of Employment in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Yes. You can refuse to sign a new employment contract. Learn your rights, what happens if you say no, and when severance…

Read Article

Advice You Need. Compensation You Deserve.

Consult with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. We are one of Canada's most experienced and trusted employment, labour and disability law firms. Take advantage of our years of experience and success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Get help now