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Employment Law March 14th, 2025

CFIB: 62% of small businesses ‘taking a hit’ from U.S. tariffs in March

By Lior Samfiru

The organization said most of the affected companies are in the manufacturing, wholesale, and transportation sectors.

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Employment Law March 14th, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs could affect Canadians: 3 key employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Sweeping U.S. tariffs could affect your employment in a variety of ways. Understand your rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

40% of Canadians fear layoffs amid U.S. trade war, March poll finds

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario ranked the highest for job security concerns, with more than 50 per cent worried about unemployment.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Metal Processing Group cuts workforce amid U.S. tariff pressures

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Metal Processing Group announces a reduction of 140 jobs across its facilities, citing U.S. steel tariffs as a key factor.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

HUB International Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Smurfit Westrock? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Revenue Agency to eliminate 450 jobs in March

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes just months after the agency slashed hundreds of temporary positions in December.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Laid off or facing a layoff in Canada? (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Understand layoffs in Canada, your rights, and severance pay. Monthly layoff updates and expert legal advice.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Donald Trump slaps Canada with 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government will implement retaliatory reciprocal tariffs, worth $29.8 billion, if the U.S. doesn't reconsider.

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