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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Doug Ford: U.S. abandoning plan to double steel, aluminum duties

By Lior Samfiru

The premier's claim comes after Ontario suspended its 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Wayfair cuts 340 tech roles, shutters Austin Development Centre

By Lior Samfiru

Wayfair cuts 340 technology roles, closes Austin TDC as part of a major AI and productivity reorganization. Impact extends to Canadian staff.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Wayfair Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Wayfair? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 11th, 2025

Ontario suspends 25% surcharge on all U.S. electricity exports

By Lior Samfiru

The decision comes after the U.S. threatened to retaliate by doubling incoming steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent.

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Employment Law March 10th, 2025

‘Next phase of growth’: RBC trims workforce to kick off March

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts at the bank reportedly affected a variety of departments, including technology and operations.

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Employment Law March 7th, 2025

Trump to proceed with reciprocal duties on Canadian lumber, dairy

By Lior Samfiru

The president said his administration might implement the duties on March 7 or "we’ll wait until Monday or Tuesday."…

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Employment Law March 6th, 2025

HPE slashing 2,500 jobs, part of 18-month cost-cutting program

By Lior Samfiru

Insights on HPE's cost-cutting program and the rights non-unionized employees in Canada have if they're let go.

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Employment Law March 6th, 2025

HPE Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise? Understand your severance rights in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 6th, 2025

World Vision prepares to cut 3,000 jobs amid U.S. aid freeze

By Lior Samfiru

World Vision is preparing to lay off up to 3,000 workers globally as the U.S. foreign aid freeze disrupts funding for humanitarian…

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