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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Victoria Day in Ontario: Stat Holiday Rights for Employees (2026)

By Lior Samfiru

Victoria Day is a paid stat holiday in Ontario. Understand your rights if your employer refuses to give you time off work.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Amazon Trims “Selling Partner Services” Team, Part of 2026 Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected Canadian employees.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Amazon Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Amazon has trimmed its "Selling Partner Services" team in 2026. Key details and resources for Canadian staff.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean & Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Verizon Reportedly Cut Several Hundred Roles in 2026, Part of Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for affected non-union staff in Canada.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Verizon Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Verizon has reportedly cut several hundred roles in 2026. Key details and resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Honda Halts Work on $15B Ontario EV Facility, Leaving Hundreds of Jobs in Limbo

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the automaker's decision, key severance resources for Ontarians, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Equinox Gold, Orla Mining Announce $18.5B Merger: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the merger and comprehensive employment resources for non-unionized staff in Canada.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Cisco Cutting Nearly 4,000 Jobs in 2026, Looking to “Win in the AI Era”

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction at the tech giant and key resources for affected Canadian employees.

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