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Employment Law March 13th, 2024

Parental Leave in Ontario: Essential Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 13th, 2024

Evertz Microsystems: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 13th, 2024

IBM Layoffs: Cuts to marketing, communications division

By Lior Samfiru

Employees were reportedly informed by the tech giant's chief communications officer during a seven-minute meeting.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2024

Worker’s reprisal claim dismissed by court: Ontario employment lawyer on HR Reporter

By Chris Justice

Employment lawyer Chris Justice discusses employer reprisals and safety concerns in the workplace with the HR Reporter.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2024

Dorel Layoffs: 5% of home furniture division axed, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The Montreal-based company said it has also "initiated headcount reductions" at its juvenile segment.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2024

Dorel: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 10th, 2024

Can an employer lower your wage in Ontario?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Employer cut your salary or pay in Ontario? Understand your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law March 8th, 2024

Ontario Statutory Holiday Pay: A Guide for 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about statutory holiday pay, premium pay and substitute holidays for provincially regulated employees working in Ontario.

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Employment Law March 8th, 2024

Fidelity International laying off 1,000 workers, part of cost-cutting plan

By Lior Samfiru

The fund management giant said the job cuts will affect all business lines and regions over the course of 2024.

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