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Employment Law November 18th, 2025

Can an Employer Threaten an Employee With Termination in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Can an employer threaten termination in Ontario? Learn when its illegal, what counts as retaliation, & what to do if you’re pressured…

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Employment Law November 18th, 2025

Bison Transport Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 17th, 2025

Toys R Us Closing Stores in Canada (2025): Layoffs, Store List & Employee Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Toys R Us is closing 38+ stores across Canada in 2025. See the full list of closures and learn how much severance…

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Employment Law November 17th, 2025

BCI Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 17th, 2025

Broadcom Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 16th, 2025

Suspended From Work in Ontario: Your Rights Explained (Paid or Unpaid)

By Stephen LeMesurier

Suspended from work in Ontario? Learn your rights during paid or unpaid suspension, investigations, indefinite suspensions, and severance.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2025

Bank of Canada Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights, Severance Pay, and What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Bank of Canada layoffs: About 225 jobs cut. Non-unionized employees may be owed more severance than offered. Learn your rights asap.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2025

Toronto Layoffs After Speed Camera Ban: Severance Pay for 1,000 Workers

By Lior Samfiru

Up to 1,000 Toronto workers may face layoffs after Ontario’s speed camera ban. Learn what severance pay you may be owed and…

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Employment Law November 15th, 2025

Can You Get Fired for Calling In Sick in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Can you get fired for calling in sick in Ontario? Learn your rights, ESA sick day rules, doctor’s notes, and when termination…

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