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Microsoft Layoffs 2026: Severance Rights & Employee Guide
Microsoft layoffs 2026: 15,000+ roles cut. Canadian employees are owed up to 24 months’ severance. See your rights before signing any offer.
Doctor’s Notes in BC — What Employees Need to Know (2026 Update)
Learn about BC's new 2026 rules on doctor’s notes. Employers can’t ask for a note for your first two short-term absences. Know…
Xerox Layoffs 2026 – Severance Pay & Employee Rights
Lost your job at Xerox? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.
Desjardins Long-Term Disability in Canada: 2026 Guide to Benefits, Denials & Legal Help
Discover how to apply for Desjardins long-term disability benefits, what to do if denied, and how to handle claim cut-offs.
Parental Leave in Alberta (2026): EI Pay, Time Off & Legal Rights
Understand your parental leave rights in Alberta. Learn how long you can take off, how much you get paid, and how to…
EI Sickness Benefits in Canada (2026 Guide)
Learn how EI sickness benefits work in Canada. Eligibility, forms, medical certificate, 26-week extension, and switching to regular EI.
Parental Leave in Ontario: Time Off, EI Pay & Your Rights (2026)
Parental leave in Ontario explained: who qualifies, length, how much EI pays, and your rights if your job is changed or denied.
Stress Leave in Alberta: How It Works, Who Qualifies, and Your Rights
Learn how stress leave works in Alberta, who qualifies, and how to access paid or unpaid time off for mental health reasons.
What Is the Legal Age to Work in Ontario? (2026 Guide)
Find out the legal working age in Ontario. Learn when teens can work, student wage rules, hours for 14–16 year olds, and…