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Employment Law June 13th, 2025

Record of Employment (ROE) Codes in Canada: What They Mean and How They Affect You

By Lior Samfiru

What does your ROE code mean? Learn how Code M affects EI and severance, and what to do if your Record of…

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Record of Employment (ROE) in Ontario – 2025 Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what a Record of Employment is in Ontario, when it must be issued, what Code M means, and how it…

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Hundreds of Canadian Firms Using EI Work-Sharing Program Amid Trade War

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on the data and comprehensive resources for non-unionized employees affected by the Canada-US trade war.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Closing Hamilton Facility Amid US Trade War

By Lior Samfiru

It's unclear if affected staff will be laid off or given an opportunity to transfer to the company's Montreal location.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at ArcelorMittal Dofasco? Understand your severance rights in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2025

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law June 11th, 2025

Key Factors that Influence Severance Pay: Lior Samfiru on Newstalk 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru joined Newstalk 580 CFRA's Bill Carroll to discuss employee rights to severance pay.

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Employment Law June 11th, 2025

Google Offering Buyouts to Several Teams in June, Including K&I Unit

By Lior Samfiru

Details on the latest move by the tech giant to trim its headcount and key severance resources for Canadians.

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