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Employment Law January 20th, 2025

Rights for employees on digital platforms: Lior Samfiru on Newstalk 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with Patricia Boal on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss digital platforms and employee rights,…

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Employment Law January 20th, 2025

Cibo Wine Bar Yonge Street closing after 10 years: Employee rights and next steps

By Lior Samfiru

Cibo Wine Bar at Yonge and Eglinton is closing on January 25, 2025. Learn about the closure and future plans for the…

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Employment Law January 20th, 2025

Liberty Entertainment Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 20th, 2025

Ontario Statutory Holidays: Comprehensive Guide for 2025-26

By Teilen Celentano

Find all Ontario statutory holidays for 2025 and 2026, plus holiday pay rules and optional holidays. Learn about your rights under the…

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Employment Law January 19th, 2025

VF Corp cuts jobs in January 2025 under ‘Reinvent’ restructuring plan

By Lior Samfiru

VF Corp announces new layoffs as part of its 'Reinvent' restructuring strategy. Learn more about the latest updates.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2025

Starbucks cutting corporate roles by early March 2025 amid declining sales

By Lior Samfiru

Starbucks to cut corporate roles by March 2025 in a restructuring move to address declining sales. Baristas remain unaffected.

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Employment Law January 18th, 2025

Starbucks Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 17th, 2025

OGVG: Trump’s 25% tariff could affect 29,000 agricultural jobs

By Lior Samfiru

Executive Director Richard Lee said the majority of the job cuts would affect workers in southwestern Ontario.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2025

Hudson’s Bay cuts 41 jobs, grappling with ‘challenging headwinds’

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the department store chain refused to comment on the roles and locations affected by the reduction.

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