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Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Can an Employer Demote You in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Can employers demote employees in Canada? Learn when demotions are legal, when they become constructive dismissal, & when severance is owed.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Christmas Bonus Canada: What Employees Should Know (2025 Guide)

By Fiona Martyn

Learn how Christmas bonuses work in Canada, whether they’re taxable, average bonus amounts, and when employers must pay them.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Statute of Limitations in Ontario: How Long Do You Have to Sue Someone?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn the statute of limitations in Ontario, plus the 2-year limitation period, civil lawsuit deadlines, & how long you have to sue…

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Employment Law November 25th, 2025

How to Negotiate Severance in Ontario (Step-by-Step Guide)

By Fiona Martyn

Learn how to negotiate severance in Ontario. Counter-offer tips, email samples, and when to get a lawyer. Get the full severance you’re…

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Employment Law November 25th, 2025

“Making Some Changes in Our Sales Team”: Apple Confirms Rare Workforce Cuts

By Lior Samfiru

Apple has cut dozens of sales roles across its global organization, including teams working with U.S. government agencies.

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Employment Law November 25th, 2025

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

By Lior Samfiru

Apple announced sales-team layoffs on Nov. 24, 2025. Learn what Apple employees in Canada are owed, including severance pay, and next steps.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2025

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

By Lior Samfiru

Bell is cutting nearly 700 jobs across Canada. Learn what these layoffs mean, how much severance Bell employees are owed, and what…

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Employment Law November 20th, 2025

Difficult But Necessary”: Bell Cuts 690 Non-Unionized Roles in Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

BCE is eliminating nearly 700 non-unionized jobs at Bell Canada & Bell Media as part of a multi-year strategy to cut costs…

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IBM layoffs in Canada 2025 – employees affected by AI restructuring – Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
Employment Law November 20th, 2025

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

By Lior Samfiru

IBM layoffs 2025: Thousands of jobs cut globally. Learn your rights and how to claim full severance pay in Canada from Samfiru…

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