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Employment Law December 26th, 2023

Boxing Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 25th, 2023

Christmas Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 25th, 2023

Good Friday Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 23rd, 2023

$800K constructive dismissal claim against Ottawa school bus agency

By Alex C. Lucifero

The former general manager of OSTA claims she was constructively dismissed in bad faith, impacting her health and reputation.

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

RBC buying HSBC Canada for $13.5B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition, which is still subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be complete "by the end of March 2024."…

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

HSBC Bank Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

Growth Catalyst Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Growth Catalyst Group? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law December 20th, 2023

CRA Cuts: Another 65 workers fired for ‘inappropriately’ claiming CERB

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after the agency said in a statement on Sept. 1 that "120 individuals are no longer with the CRA."…

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Employment Law December 20th, 2023

Can employers in Ontario force staff to work if it’s too cold?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to work in extremely cold conditions? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our team can help.

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