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Disability/Personal Injury January 1st, 2024

List of Canadian Life Insurance Companies (2024)

By Martin Willemse

A list of the largest and most notable life insurance companies operating in Canada, and what happens when they deny your claim.

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A fireworks display, like the one that occurs across Ontario on New Year's Day.
Employment Law December 28th, 2023

New Year’s Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what New Year's Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important…

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A photo of a dentist's office. (Photo: Atikah Akhtar / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 28th, 2023

Medline Canada to acquire Sinclair Dental: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The provider of medical products and services said the acquisition will make it "a leading player among Canadian dental suppliers."…

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A photo of a person wrapping a thread around a wooden tool. (Photo: Carter Yocham / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 28th, 2023

Can employers in British Columbia force workers to retire?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss pressuring you to retire? Understand your workplace rights in B.C. and how our experienced team can help.

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A photo of a circuit board creating the shape of a human brain. (Photo: Steve Johnson / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Report: Google could cut jobs in ad sales unit amid AI success

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant's AI tools have reportedly made many roles in the 30,000-person division redundant.

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Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Nike to lay off hundreds of workers as part of $2B cost-cutting plan

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after reports claimed that the sportswear giant was quietly cutting jobs over the past several weeks.

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The Canadian flag waves in front of the Centre Block on Parliament Hill on Canada Day in Ontario.
Employment Law December 26th, 2023

Canada Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Canada Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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A store window advertises a sale during Boxing Day in Ontario.
Employment Law December 26th, 2023

Boxing Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Boxing Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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A present is tied with a candy cane themed-string, ready to be delivered on Christmas Day.
Employment Law December 25th, 2023

Christmas Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what Christmas Day is in Ontario, when the statutory holiday occurs, who is eligible for it, and other important employee…

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