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Employment Law March 18th, 2024

Hudson’s Bay to close Burlington Centre location in June

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the retail giant said it "continually looks at opportunities to optimize its real estate portfolio."…

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Employment Law March 15th, 2024

Dollar Tree Layoffs: U.S. store closures, Canadian operations unaffected

By Lior Samfiru

Dollar Tree, the discount chain based in Virginia, is set to close up to 1,000 stores in the U.S. while maintaining its…

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A pregnant woman taking EI maternity and parental benefits in Ontario.
Employment Law March 15th, 2024

EI Maternity and Parental Benefits Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how EI benefits for maternity and parental leave work in Ontario, how much you can get, and how to apply…

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Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Gig workers’ rights and employee entitlements: Employment lawyer with CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News Ottawa to discuss the rights of gig workers and employee classification.

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Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Scholastic buying 9 Story Media Group for $186M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Scholastic expects the deal to close in the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, which begins on June 1, 2024.

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Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Severance Pay for Portfolio Managers

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance portfolio managers in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at Samfiru…

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Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Shell to lay off 20% of deals division, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The energy producer reportedly told employees that more information on the reduction will be provided in April.

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A father reading to his child during paternity leave in Ontario.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Paternity Leave in Ontario: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out how long paternity leave in Ontario lasts, who is eligible, and what your rights are while you're away from work.

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A health care employee, like those employed by Bayshore Healthcare, conducts a home visit.
Employment Law March 14th, 2024

Bayshore HealthCare: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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