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Employment Law March 30th, 2024

Siemens Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 30th, 2024

Vacation time in British Columbia: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about your rights to vacation time in British Columbia, if your boss can refuse a request, and what happens if you…

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Employment Law March 29th, 2024

Telus layoffs amid restructuring in March 2024: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

It remains unclear exactly how many Telus employees in Canada are impacted by the company's reported decision to lay off staff.

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Employment Law March 29th, 2024

Telus: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Ontario Minimum Wage Going Up Oct. 1, 2024

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario government has announced the new minimum wage in the province that will come into effect Oct. 1…

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Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Foodtastic: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 28th, 2024

Can employers in Ontario fire workers for taking a vacation?

By Christine Sesek

Boss fired you for taking a vacation? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2024

Home Depot: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 27th, 2024

Li-Cycle Layoffs: 17% of staff being cut, ‘recalibrating’ organizational structure

By Lior Samfiru

The Toronto-based battery recycler believes the move will "increase efficiencies and facilitate cross-functional partnerships."…

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