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COVID November 14th, 2023

Ontario Long-Term Care: Mask Mandates Return Amid COVID-19 Spike

By Lior Samfiru

Employees in Ontario's long-term care facilities must wear masks indoors as COVID-19 numbers increase.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Amazon cuts 180 jobs in gaming division, part of broader restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant is also shutting down parts of the business that focus on streaming and supporting third-party games.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Sumeru Equity Partners acquiring Q4 for $257M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Following the acquisition, the Canadian software company will no longer trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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COVID November 14th, 2023

Ontario Mask Mandates | The Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about employee rights and employer obligations concerning mask use in Ontario workplaces due to COVID-19.

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Employment Law November 13th, 2023

SLWDB Accommodation in the Workplace Seminar with Travis Carpenter

By Travis Carpenter

The hourlong presentation takes place on November 14, 2023 and will address many aspects of workplace accommodation.

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Employment Law November 12th, 2023

Extendicare: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 10th, 2023

Do I get to keep my stock options after losing my job?

By Lluc Cerda

Not sure if you get to keep your stock options after losing your job? Understand your rights in Canada and how we…

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Employment Law November 9th, 2023

Ontario considering new job-protected leave for workers facing critical illnesses

By Lior Samfiru

The leave is expected to match the length of federal Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, which is 26 weeks.

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Employment Law November 9th, 2023

Canadian Tire laying off 3% of staff, cutting ‘majority of current vacancies’

By Lior Samfiru

The retail giant said it remains focused on "driving value for our customers as we head into the important fourth quarter."…

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