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Employment Law January 29th, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% in January 2025: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Disability/Personal Injury January 29th, 2025

Severance Packages and Long-term Disability in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

By Lior Samfiru

Learn how severance impacts LTD benefits in Ontario, Alberta, B.C. Protect your rights with expert legal advice from Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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Employment Law January 28th, 2025

Employee rights on election day: Ontario Provincial Election 2025

By Stan Fainzilberg

Learn about your employee rights when voting in Ontario's 44th general election and how our team can help.

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Employment Law January 28th, 2025

Peavey Mart closing all Canadian stores, obtained creditor protection

By Lior Samfiru

The bombshell announcement comes just days after the retailer unveiled plans to shutter more than a dozen stores in Ontario.

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Employment Law January 28th, 2025

Svante Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Svante? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law January 27th, 2025

Newmont selling Ontario gold mine for $425 million: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The sale, which is still subject to certain closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

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Employment Law January 24th, 2025

Severance Pay by Company (Canada)

By Lior Samfiru

Browse our list of companies to learn about their presence in Canada and your rights if you are fired or let go.

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Employment Law January 24th, 2025

Shopify quietly trims customer support division, part of ongoing cuts

By Lior Samfiru

One person familiar with the matter claims that at least a dozen positions at the e-commerce giant have been eliminated.

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Employment Law January 24th, 2025

Shopify Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Shopify? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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