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Car Accidents November 25th, 2024

OPP investigating fatal pedestrian collision near Selkirk

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, to contact them.

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Employment Law November 25th, 2024

Shopify Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 23rd, 2024

Doctor’s notes in Ontario: Everything you need to know

By Fiona Martyn

Learn more about Ontario’s updated sick note rules, what must be included in a sick note, and your workplace rights.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Salesforce Layoffs: Jobs to be cut at ‘Own’ following $2B acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just months after Salesforce acquired the New Jersey-based data management startup in September.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Own Company Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Own Company? Discover your rights, how severance pay is calculated, and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Many workers not expecting raise or promotion in 2025, survey finds

By Lior Samfiru

Researchers at LinkedIn said economic uncertainty and inflation are "likely contributing to workers' current outlooks."…

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Converge Technology Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Converge? Discover your rights as a Converge employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in…

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Autodesk Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

CRAFT Beer Market Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from CRAFT Beer Market? Discover your rights as a CRAFT Beer Market employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions…

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