Resources

Employment Law

A photo of dairy cows grazing in a field. (Photo: leonephraim / Unsplash)
Employment Law April 10th, 2025

Arla Foods merging with DMK Group: Rights for Canadian employees

By Lior Samfiru

Understand your workplace rights in Canada as the two companies prepare to merge after collaborating on several projects.

Read Article
forced-to-work-alberta-too-hot
Employment Law April 10th, 2025

CGC hiring 100 full-time manufacturing jobs at new $325M facility in Alberta

By Lior Samfiru

CGC is hiring 100 full-time roles at its new $325M Wheatland plant. Key contract facts for new hires - what to know…

Read Article
A close-up of multiple hands hard at work during a strategy meeting.
Employment Law April 10th, 2025

Earnscliffe Strategies Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

Read Article
An aerial view of a cargo ship transporting a variety of containers. (Photo: Venti Views / Unsplash)
Employment Law April 9th, 2025

Canada remains ‘exempt’ from Trump’s 10% global reciprocal duty

By Lior Samfiru

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly misspoke on April 9 when he claimed Canada would be subject to the levy.

Read Article
A photo of ethernet cables being plugged into ports. (Photo: Thomas Jensen / Unsplash)
Employment Law April 9th, 2025

Rogers Communications Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

Read Article
An employee signs a full and final release after losing their job.
Employment Law April 8th, 2025

Full and Final Release: Your 2025 Guide to Severance & Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what a Full and Final Release is in employment law and why you shouldn’t rush to sign one in Ontario, Alberta…

Read Article
An auto worker uses tools on a vehicle's engine. (Photo: Christian Buehner / Unsplash)
Employment Law April 7th, 2025

‘Working on eggshells’: Roadtrek temporarily trimming staff due to U.S. duties

By Lior Samfiru

The Cambridge-based camper van and RV company is currently planning to recall affected staff on April 14.

Read Article
A photo of Queen's Park (Photo from other STLAW blogs)
Employment Law April 7th, 2025

What is Ontario doing to support businesses during the U.S. trade war?

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on the latest measures implemented by the Ontario government, and key resources for non-unionized employees.

Read Article
A photo of a mechanic working on a piece of machinery. (Photo: Nina Mercado / Unsplash)
Employment Law April 7th, 2025

Stellantis temporarily shutters Windsor plant due to U.S. duties

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker is currently planning to resume operations at its Ontario facility the week of April 21.

Read Article

Advice You Need. Compensation You Deserve.

Consult with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. We are one of Canada's most experienced and trusted employment, labour and disability law firms. Take advantage of our years of experience and success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Get help now