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Employment Law February 22nd, 2024

Walmart Canada layoffs amid corporate restructuring, shift to Spark: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

Walmart Canada is reportedly restructuring, a move that impacts multiple roles including the retailer's home delivery drivers.

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Employment Law February 20th, 2024

Loblaw to create 7,500 jobs in Canada, part of $2B investment plan

By Lior Samfiru

The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart plans to build more than 40 new stores and renovate hundreds of locations.

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Employment Law February 20th, 2024

Loblaw: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 19th, 2024

Discriminatory job postings: Employment lawyer on Newstalk1010 discusses employer obligations

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on Newstalk1010 discusses an employer's right to exclude applications during the hiring process.

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Employment Law February 19th, 2024

FYidoctors: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 19th, 2024

Family Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Family Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who's eligible for it, and other important employee rights.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2024

L3Harris Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by L3Harris? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2024

Termination upheld after employee is fired for harassment: Employment lawyer discusses with HR Reporter

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke with Canadian HR Reporter to discuss a recent Ontario Labour Board decision and harassment in the workplace.

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Employment Law February 17th, 2024

B.C. Break Times: Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off for taking a break at work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers…

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