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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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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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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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A photo of two people looking at a piece of paper between laptops. (Photo: Scott Graham / Unsplash)
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 27th, 2024

Ontario Statutory Holidays: Comprehensive Guide for 2025-26

By Teilen Celentano

Find all Ontario statutory holidays for 2024 and 2025, plus holiday pay rules and optional holidays. Learn about your rights under the…

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