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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Lightspeed employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 20th, 2026

Lightspeed Commerce Cuts 250 Roles In October 2026 Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Lightspeed announced cuts affecting 250 roles on October 13, 2026. See what was reported, which jobs were affected and Canadian severance rights.

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The Polyethics Industrial building in Orillia, Ontario.
Employment Law October 20th, 2026

Polyethics Industries Layoffs: 118 Workers Temporarily Laid Off In Orillia

By Lior Samfiru

Polyethics temporarily laid off 118 Orillia workers. Learn why temporary layoffs can trigger severance rights and what affected Ontario employees should do.

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 20th, 2026

Netflix Cutting About 1,000 Jobs In October 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix announced about 1,000 job cuts on October 14, 2026. See which teams are affected, what’s known about Canada and what employees…

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Lightspeed employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 20th, 2026

Lightspeed Layoffs: Latest Job Cuts And Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Lightspeed announced cuts affecting 250 roles in October 2026. See its layoff history and what employees may be owed.

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 20th, 2026

Netflix Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs. Get the latest layoff updates, Canadian impact and severance guidance before signing a package.

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TTC, wrongful dismissal, transit, subway, TTC vaccine mandate
Employment Law October 19th, 2026

Sunnybrook Employee No Longer Employed After Alleged Racist TTC Remarks

By Lior Samfiru

Sunnybrook says an employee is no longer employed following a video investigation. Here’s what Ontario employees should know about conduct outside work,…

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A nail salon employee applies nail polish to a customer's fingernails.
Employment Law October 19th, 2026

Nail Fix in the 6ix Owes Over $50,000 in Wages and Penalties: Report

By Lior Samfiru

Nine Nail Fix in the 6ix workers remained unpaid despite Ministry of Labour orders, according to the Toronto Star. Here’s what you…

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federally regulated companies, list of federally regulated companies
Employment Law October 19th, 2026

List of Federally Regulated Employers in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Find federally regulated employers and industries in Canada. Check which employment rules apply to your job and learn about your severance rights.

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toronto mayoral election, employee rights
Employment Law October 19th, 2026

Toronto Mayoral Election 2026: Employee Rights and Voting Information

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto's mayoral election is October 26, 2026. Learn voting hours, voter eligibility and when employers must provide paid time off to vote.

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