Employment Law
Nike to lay off hundreds of workers as part of $2B cost-cutting plan
The update comes after reports claimed that the sportswear giant was quietly cutting jobs over the past several weeks.
Good Friday Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide
Find out what Good Friday is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…
$800K constructive dismissal claim against Ottawa school bus agency
The former general manager of OSTA claims she was constructively dismissed in bad faith, impacting her health and reputation.
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra music director claims wrongful dismissal
The long-serving director claims that she shouldn't have been fired for cause after putting on a concert featuring BIPOC artists.
RBC buying HSBC Canada for $13.5B: Employee rights
The acquisition, which is still subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be complete "by the end of March 2024."…
HSBC Bank Canada: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at HSBC? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
B.C. worker awarded $81K, wrongfully dismissed over ‘strongly worded’ email
The B.C. Supreme Court found that the decision to fire the employee for cause wasn't "a proportionate response to the email."…
Growth Catalyst Group: Severance Packages
Laid off or fired by Growth Catalyst Group? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.
CRA Cuts: Another 65 workers fired for ‘inappropriately’ claiming CERB
The update comes after the agency said in a statement on Sept. 1 that "120 individuals are no longer with the CRA."…