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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Canadian oil and gas jobs reach 10-year high amid industry optimism

By Lior Samfiru

Canada’s oil and gas industry hits a 10-year high with over 212,000 workers in 2023. Learn about the rising energy demand and…

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hitachi, severance pay
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Hitachi Rail invests over $100 million to expand Toronto operations

By Lior Samfiru

Hitachi Rail invests over $100M in Toronto to upgrade rail technology, creating 100 jobs and integrating AI, 5G, and cloud solutions.

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A set of keys sit on a wooden table next to a miniature model of a house. Real estate industry employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Colliers Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Colliers? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Stacked shipping containers await transportation.
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat: Layoffs and employee rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Economists believe that a tariff this significant could push Canada’s economy to the brink of a recession.

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A photo of a charger inserted into a red Tesla. (Photo: Vlad Tchompalov / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Tesla Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Tesla? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents November 26th, 2024

4 people seriously hurt after Scarborough crash, Honda CRV allegedly stolen

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, has taken over the investigation into the two-vehicle collision.

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Rows of empty workstations sit on either side of the aisle.
Employment Law November 25th, 2024

What is a Record of Employment (ROE)? – Ontario Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn everything about the Record of Employment (ROE) in Ontario. Discover how to access your ROE, deadlines, and Code M terminations.

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents November 25th, 2024

Driver, 25, charged after fleeing Kitchener collision with ‘young child’

By Sivan Tumarkin

Emergency crews conducted a ground search after the pair fled the scene on foot—cutting through a nearby field.

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Employment Law November 25th, 2024

Pressured to spy and party: Canada Soccer staffers decry workplace toxicity

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the organization has introduced reforms and shouldn't be defined by the actions of former employees.

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