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Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Desk discrimination: Library employee files $4.6-million lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

The individual, who is 6'2", alleges that management forced him to work at an ill-fitting desk to show him "who was boss."…

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Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Canadian oil and gas jobs reach 10-year high amid industry optimism

By Lior Samfiru

Canada’s oil and gas industry hits a 10-year high with over 212,000 workers in 2023. Learn about the rising energy demand and…

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Hitachi Rail invests over $100 million to expand Toronto operations

By Lior Samfiru

Hitachi Rail invests over $100M in Toronto to upgrade rail technology, creating 100 jobs and integrating AI, 5G, and cloud solutions.

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A set of keys sit on a wooden table next to a miniature model of a house. Real estate industry employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Colliers Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Colliers? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat: Layoffs and employee rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Economists believe that a tariff this significant could push Canada’s economy to the brink of a recession.

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Tesla Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Tesla? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 25th, 2024

Pressured to spy and party: Canada Soccer staffers decry workplace toxicity

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the organization has introduced reforms and shouldn't be defined by the actions of former employees.

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Employment Law November 23rd, 2024

Doctor’s notes in Ontario: Everything you need to know

By Fiona Martyn

Learn more about Ontario’s updated sick note rules, what must be included in a sick note, and your workplace rights.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Salesforce Layoffs: Jobs to be cut at ‘Own’ following $2B acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just months after Salesforce acquired the New Jersey-based data management startup in September.

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