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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

B.C. Break Times: Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off for taking a break at work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers…

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An assortment of currency from around the world. Banking industry employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 1st, 2025

National Bank Layoffs 2025: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at National Bank? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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An assortment of currency from around the world. Scotiabank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 1st, 2025

Scotiabank Layoffs 2025: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Scotiabank? Discover your rights as a Scotiabank employee, how severance pay is calculated & actions after job loss in…

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An assortment of currency from around the world. TD Bank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 1st, 2025

TD Bank Layoffs 2025: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from TD? Discover your rights as a TD employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in…

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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

Can my employer cut my hours in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss reduced your hours of work? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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A photo of Boxcar Social in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo: Patrick Tomasso / Unsplash)
Employment Law January 1st, 2025

Alberta Minimum Wage 2025: Everything You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Alberta's minimum wage is $15. Discover the 2025 rates, special categories, and all you need to know about the minimum wage in…

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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

British Columbia Statutory Holidays: Comprehensive Guide for 2025-26

By Lior Samfiru

Find all British Columbia statutory holidays for 2025-26, plus holiday pay rules and optional holidays. Learn about your ESA rights in B.C.

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A fireworks display, like the one that occurs across Ontario on New Year's Day.
Employment Law December 31st, 2024

New Year’s Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn more about New Year's Day, which individuals are eligible for it in Ontario, and other important employee rights.

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An older man hard at work in an Ontario workplace, potentially being forced to retire due to his age.
Employment Law December 31st, 2024

Can my employer force me to retire in Ontario?

By Teilen Celentano

Being pressured to retire? Learn more about your workplace rights in Ontario, steps to take, and how we can help.

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