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Employment Law January 3rd, 2024

Xerox Layoffs: 15% of staff being cut, part of ‘reinvention’

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, the reduction, which is expected to take place this quarter, could affect more than 3,000 employees.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2024

Xerox Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Xerox? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2024

List of Stat Holidays in Ontario in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when the Ontario statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2025 and which holidays are optional.

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2024

AV Terrace Bay Layoffs: 400 workers affected as pulp mill production halted

By Lior Samfiru

AV Terrace Bay has announced a temporary halt to its Terrace Bay, Ontario pulp mill operations, impacting approximately 400 employees.

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2024

Encore Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Encore Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2024

Ontario Break Times: Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Discover how many work breaks you get in Ontario, the length of the breaks, and professions exempt from certain break periods.

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Employment Law January 1st, 2024

List of federally regulated companies in Canada (2024)

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about federally regulated companies and review a list of the federally regulated businesses operating in Canada…

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Employment Law December 28th, 2023

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

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what New Year's Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important…

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Employment Law December 28th, 2023

Medline Canada to acquire Sinclair Dental: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The provider of medical products and services said the acquisition will make it "a leading player among Canadian dental suppliers."…

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