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Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Nike to lay off hundreds of workers as part of $2B cost-cutting plan

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after reports claimed that the sportswear giant was quietly cutting jobs over the past several weeks.

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The Canadian flag waves in front of the Centre Block on Parliament Hill on Canada Day in Ontario.
Employment Law December 26th, 2023

Canada Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A store window advertises a sale during Boxing Day in Ontario.
Employment Law December 26th, 2023

Boxing Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 25th, 2023

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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A page in the bible, open on Good Friday in Ontario.
Employment Law December 25th, 2023

Good Friday Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A lone yellow school bus, like the ones used by OSTA.
Employment Law December 23rd, 2023

$800K constructive dismissal claim against Ottawa school bus agency

By Alex C. Lucifero

The former general manager of OSTA claims she was constructively dismissed in bad faith, impacting her health and reputation.

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Employment Law December 22nd, 2023

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra music director claims wrongful dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

The long-serving director claims that she shouldn't have been fired for cause after putting on a concert featuring BIPOC artists.

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

RBC buying HSBC Canada for $13.5B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition, which is still subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be complete "by the end of March 2024."…

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

HSBC Bank Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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