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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Deloitte using AI to retain top talent, avoid mass layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The firm is hoping that AI can help it shift staff from quieter parts of the business to more in-demand roles.

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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Kia Canada staff decry decision to deliberately withhold vehicle deliveries

By Lior Samfiru

Employees at Kia Canada may have grounds for a constructive dismissal claim if the company breached their terms of employment.

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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays in 2025

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Mastermind Toys Bankruptcy: Restructuring and Severance

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about Mastermind Toys' decision to seek creditor protection while restructuring, and rights for employees impacted by the move.

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Employment Law December 18th, 2023

Can employers in Ontario force workers to retire?

By Teilen Celentano

Learn about the steps you need to take if you find yourself being pressured to retire by your employer in Ontario.

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Employment Law December 18th, 2023

Natural disasters in B.C.: What employees need to know

By Adrienne Wensel

Being forced to work during a natural disaster or lost your job? Understand your rights in B.C. and how our team can…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

Can employers in B.C. force staff to work if it’s too cold?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to work in extremely cold conditions? Understand your rights in B.C. and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

Bolt Layoffs: 29% of staff cut, second reduction this year

By Lior Samfiru

The one-click checkout company is trying to get to "an operating model optimized for sustainable growth and efficiency."…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

Bolt: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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