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Employment Law September 4th, 2023

Labour Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Numerous stacks of black tires. Fountain Tire employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 4th, 2023

Fountain Tire Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 2nd, 2023

Heddle Shipyards: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 1st, 2023

CRA fires 120 employees, staff ‘inappropriately claimed’ CERB

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just months after the agency dismissed 20 workers in June for inappropriately claiming the funds.

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A hand is shown carefully installing white tiles on a wall. Olympia Tile employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 1st, 2023

Olympia Tile: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A labyrinth of walkways, ladders and equipment in a massive manufacturing plant. Salit Steel employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law August 31st, 2023

Salit Steel: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law August 30th, 2023

Amazon CEO to staff: Follow return-to-office plan or look for a new job

By Lior Samfiru

The head of the e-commerce giant said workers can disagree with the policy, but they can't disregard it.

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Employment Law August 30th, 2023

X, formally Twitter, accused of age discrimination during November layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

A class-action lawsuit claims that the social media company disproportionately eliminated older workers last year.

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Employment Law August 30th, 2023

Can I file a wrongful dismissal claim after cashing a severance cheque?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Not sure if you can file a wrongful dismissal claim? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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