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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

More Canadian Companies Expect Layoffs in 2027 as Severance Packages Shrink

By Lior Samfiru

A new study finds 58% of surveyed Canadian employers expect layoffs in 2027, while 39% have reduced severance policies. Know your rights.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Canada’s Competition Bureau Calls for Tighter Limits on Non-Compete Clauses

By Jon Pinkus

Canada's Competition Bureau wants limits on non-compete clauses. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus explains the concerns in Global News.

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Employment Law October 15th, 2026

Employee Rights During Inclement Weather in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Can your employer make you work during a snowstorm in Ontario? Learn your rights to miss work, receive pay and challenge discipline…

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Employment Law October 5th, 2026

Coffee Badging in Canada: Meaning, Firings & Employee Rights

By Karen Tereposky

If you quit your job instead of coffee badging, you forfeit your right to a severance package, which could be 24 months'…

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Employment Law July 22nd, 2026

President Hurls Slur at Fired Ontario Contractor, Triggers Discrimination Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the HRTO's ruling and next steps for Ontarians who believe they've experienced discrimination at work.

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Employment Law July 21st, 2026

Ontario Camp Counsellors Urged to Understand Rights Amid Burnout, Overworking

By Jeremy Herman

Senior Associate Jeremy Herman delved into the rights camp counsellors have with The Globe and Mail's Olivia Grandy.

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Employment Law July 20th, 2026

Remote Work Study Finds Troubling Increase in Isolation, Mental Distress

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the findings and a comprehensive legal resource for Canadians losing remote work as an option.

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Employment Law July 16th, 2026

Canadian Employers Urged to Prioritize “Preboarding” to Reduce Job Ghosting

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at new research from Click Boarding and what Canadians need to do before accepting a job offer.

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Employment Law July 16th, 2026

Return-to-Office Mandates Reportedly Costing Some Workers $55 a Day

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at recent research by Owl Labs and next steps for Canadians being forced to resume in-office work.

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