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Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Ontario Minimum Wage Going Up Oct. 1, 2024

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario government has announced the new minimum wage in the province that will come into effect Oct. 1…

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A restaurant bar in Ontario that potentially employees people earning minimum wage.
Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Ontario Minimum Wage in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what Ontario's minimum wage is in 2024 and when the government plans to increase the amount.

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Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Foodtastic: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Foodtastic? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Can employers in Ontario fire workers for taking a vacation?

By Christine Sesek

Boss fired you for taking a vacation? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2024

Home Depot: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Home Depot? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Employment Law March 27th, 2024

Li-Cycle Layoffs: 17% of staff being cut, ‘recalibrating’ organizational structure

By Lior Samfiru

The Toronto-based battery recycler believes the move will "increase efficiencies and facilitate cross-functional partnerships."…

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Employment Law March 27th, 2024

Li-Cycle: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Li-Cycle? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law March 26th, 2024

Working for Workers Four Act in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about key features in Ontario's new Working for Workers Four Act, including changes to vacation pay and rights for service workers.

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canada goose layoffs, severance pay
Employment Law March 26th, 2024

Canada Goose Layoffs: 800 staff cut after warm winter, lower demand

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Goose is reducing its global corporate workforce by 17% following a warm winter and a difficult economic environment.

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