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Employment Law December 30th, 2025

New Year’s Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn more about New Year's Day, which individuals are eligible for it in Ontario, and other important employee rights.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2025

Nike Reportedly Cutting Hundreds of Corporate Jobs to Close Out 2025

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2025

Nike Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights & Key Severance Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Nike is reportedly planning axe more corporate roles. Understand your severance rights in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2025

EI Sickness Benefits in Canada (2026 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Learn how EI sickness benefits work in Canada. Eligibility, forms, medical certificate, 26-week extension, and switching to regular EI.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2025

Sick Leave in Ontario: What Employees Need to Know (2026 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Learn more about your sick day rights in Ontario, whether paid sick days are mandatory, and how we can help.

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Employment Law December 29th, 2025

Minimum Wage in Canada 2026: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about minimum wage laws in Canada, including federal and provincial rates, who they apply to, and your rights as an employee.

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Employment Law December 29th, 2025

Ontario Minimum Wage 2026: Complete Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn more about Ontario's new rates for minimum wage, job categories, exemptions, federal vs. provincial rules.

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Employment Law December 28th, 2025

UNFI Layoffs and Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

UNFI employees in Canada are entitled to full severance pay when they are laid off or lose their job. Find out how…

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Employment Law December 25th, 2025

Christmas Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Christmas Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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