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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

General holidays for federally regulated employees in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when paid general holidays for federally regulated employees across Canada occur in 2025.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Bench Accounting being acquired by Employer.com after abrupt closure

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition comes just days after the Vancouver-based bookkeeping service suddenly shut down on Dec. 27.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Bench Accounting Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Bench Accounting? Understand your severance rights in Canada, next steps, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 28th, 2024

Alberta Statutory Holidays: Comprehensive Guide for 2025-26

By Lluc Cerda

Find all Alberta statutory holidays for 2025-26, plus holiday pay rules and optional holidays. Learn about your rights under the ESC.

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Employment Law December 28th, 2024

Client Win: $157K for Ontario youth coordinator after contract cut short

By Jon Pinkus

The Ontario Court of Appeal agreed that the termination clause in the worker's agreement was illegal and unenforceable.

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Employment Law December 26th, 2024

NUCAP Industries Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 26th, 2024

Can I be fired in British Columbia if I’m late due to weather?

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job for being late to work due to the weather? Understand your rights to severance and how our B.C. employment…

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Employment Law December 26th, 2024

Canada Day in Ontario: Stat Holiday Rules, Pay, and FAQs

By Lior Samfiru

Learn all about Canada Day in Ontario, including statutory holiday rules, pay, and what happens if it falls on a weekend. Expert…

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Employment Law December 25th, 2024

Can employers in B.C. force staff to work if it’s too cold?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to work in extremely cold conditions? Understand your rights in B.C. and how our team can help.

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