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An ant stands against a light blue background as it awaits its fate at the hands of an Abell Pest Control employee.
Employment Law October 13th, 2023

Abell Pest Control: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Abell Pest Control? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Netflix to trim animation unit, shutting down two films

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes just months after the division won an Academy Award for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

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Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Employment lawyer, CTV News, on City of Ottawa workplace harassment report

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News to discuss employee rights after a report on workplace harassment within the City of Ottawa…

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Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Spin Master acquiring Melissa & Doug for $950M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition will help the Canadian toy maker meet the "changing demands of children and parents of the future."…

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Employment Law October 11th, 2023

Exxon buying Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition is the energy giant's largest since merging with Mobil Corp. in 1999.

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Employment Law October 11th, 2023

TD Bank facing proposed class action over unpaid vacation and holiday pay

By Lior Samfiru

The lawsuit alleges that more than 1,000 mobile mortgage specialists didn't receive proper vacation and holiday pay.

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A 30-year-old woman verbally harasses four german tourists during a xenophobic rant on a New Jersey transit train. She has lost her job as a senior talent acquisition specialist at Capital Rx as a result.
Employment Law October 10th, 2023

Woman loses job after xenophobic incident on New Jersey Transit

By Lior Samfiru

The 30-year-old's altercation with German tourists on a train is a reminder of the consequences of off-duty conduct.

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Employment Law October 9th, 2023

Flexport laying off 950 employees following leadership change

By Lior Samfiru

The San Francisco-based logistics provider joins the long list of companies that have announced layoffs this year.

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Assorted pumpkins and gourds outside a home on Thanksgiving Day in Ontario.
Employment Law October 9th, 2023

Thanksgiving Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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