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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Can an employer withhold pay in Alberta?

By Lior Samfiru

Not getting paid in Alberta? Learn if your employer can legally withhold wages or make deductions - and how to get up…

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Employment Law April 16th, 2025

Mullen Group acquiring logistics provider Cole Group: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The share purchase agreement, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in Q2 2025.

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Employment Law April 16th, 2025

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75% in April 2025: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's April interest rate decision and how it could affect employment in the country.

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Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Employee rights in rescinded job offer: Employment lawyer discusses with CTV News

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano spoke with CTV News' Alexandra Holyk about a recent hiring reversal by Orillia's mayor.

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A sick woman in Ontario reads the results on a thermometer.
Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Sick Days in Ontario: What You Need to Know in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about sick days in Ontario, including unpaid leave, paid sick days policies, and employer obligations under Ontario law.

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Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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The Toronto skyline, where many non-unionized City of Toronto employees work.
Employment Law April 15th, 2025

‘They’re really, really scared’: 1 in 3 Toronto businesses anticipate layoffs amid U.S. trade shock

By Lior Samfiru

Nearly one-third of businesses in the city expect to cut jobs due to U.S. duties, rising costs, and disrupted supply chains.

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Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Canada unveils suite of business relief measures amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government is allocating billions of dollars in aid and implementing new temporary EI measures.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

‘Destroyed my life’: Realtor fired after explosive exchange in Cambridge

By Lior Samfiru

Video of the incident on April 11 captured the individual hurl a homophobic slur at a woman who wasn't in the frame.

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