Employment Law

Rifco Layoffs: Over 200 jobs reportedly cut by Alberta auto loan company
Rifco, an Alberta company that provides vehicle financing, is reportedly laying off more than 200 employees.

Performance Auto Group: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Performance Auto Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

Ontario Science Centre Layoffs: More than 50 food service workers lose jobs
OPSEU has announced that over 50 Ontario Science Centre food service workers will be laid off in the near future.

CDK cyberattack hits Canadian car dealerships: Employee rights
Software company CDK Global experienced consecutive cyberattacks, impacting auto dealerships, buyers, and employees across Canada.

Can your boss take your phone away?: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto
An employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP was on 640 Toronto with Kelly Cutrara to discuss an employer's ability to confiscate their…

Ontario court upholds 24 month award for wrongful dismissal: Employment lawyer comments with HR Reporter
Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith spoke with Canadian HR Reporter to discuss a recent Ontario court decision regarding a wrongful dismissal and damages.

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group: Employee rights
CMLS and its subsidiary, Intellifi, will continue to operate as separate brands under the combined company.

ServiceOntario employee arrested in $9.5M auto-theft bust, 100 cars found: Toronto Police
A look at whether a ServiceOntario employee's alleged role in a $9.5M auto-theft ring meets the definition of a termination for cause.

Ontario Science Centre closing immediately over structural concerns: Employee rights
The Ontario Science Centre is closing today due to dangers posed by the weakened roof, impacting 250 employees.