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Employment Law January 2nd, 2024

Encore Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 2nd, 2024

Ontario Break Times: Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Discover how many work breaks you get in Ontario, the length of the breaks, and professions exempt from certain break periods.

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Employment Law January 1st, 2024

CPP payment dates in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when CPP payments are due in 2024, and how to apply and receive the benefit when you retire.

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Employment Law January 1st, 2024

List of federally regulated companies in Canada (2024)

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about federally regulated companies and review a list of the federally regulated businesses operating in Canada…

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Employment Law December 28th, 2023

New Year’s Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what New Year's Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important…

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Employment Law December 28th, 2023

Medline Canada to acquire Sinclair Dental: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The provider of medical products and services said the acquisition will make it "a leading player among Canadian dental suppliers."…

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A photo of a circuit board creating the shape of a human brain. (Photo: Steve Johnson / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Report: Google could cut jobs in ad sales unit amid AI success

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant's AI tools have reportedly made many roles in the 30,000-person division redundant.

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Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Nike to lay off hundreds of workers as part of $2B cost-cutting plan

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after reports claimed that the sportswear giant was quietly cutting jobs over the past several weeks.

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The Canadian flag waves in front of the Centre Block on Parliament Hill on Canada Day in Ontario.
Employment Law December 26th, 2023

Canada Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Canada Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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