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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Doug Ford: U.S. abandoning plan to double steel, aluminum duties

By Lior Samfiru

The premier's claim comes after Ontario suspended its 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Wayfair cuts 340 tech roles, shutters Austin Development Centre

By Lior Samfiru

Wayfair cuts 340 technology roles, closes Austin TDC as part of a major AI and productivity reorganization. Impact extends to Canadian staff.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Wayfair Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Ontario suspends 25% surcharge on all U.S. electricity exports

By Lior Samfiru

The decision comes after the U.S. threatened to retaliate by doubling incoming steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent.

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Employment Law March 10th, 2025

‘Next phase of growth’: RBC trims workforce to kick off March

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts at the bank reportedly affected a variety of departments, including technology and operations.

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Employment Law March 10th, 2025

RBC Layoffs 2025: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Royal Bank of Canada? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 7th, 2025

Employee rights during a trade war: Lior Samfiru on Newstalk 580 CFRA

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru joined Newstalk 580 CFRA's Bill Carroll to discuss employee rights and options for employers amidst the threat of tariffs.

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Employment Law March 7th, 2025

Trump to proceed with reciprocal duties on Canadian lumber, dairy

By Lior Samfiru

The president said his administration might implement the duties on March 7 or "we’ll wait until Monday or Tuesday."…

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Employment Law March 7th, 2025

Canadian Tire closing 17 Atmosphere stores, part of ‘True North’ plan

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Greg Hicks said the Toronto-based retailer will harness "our banners and loyalty system to elevate our scale."…

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