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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

Sick Days in Ontario: What You Need to Know in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about sick days in Ontario, including unpaid leave, paid sick days policies, and employer obligations under Ontario law.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

CRA Layoffs: Hundreds of temporary workers to be axed in December

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just weeks after the agency fired hundreds of employees for improperly claiming CERB.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Chipotle opens 2 new stores in Toronto, Markham: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

After making its Canadian debut in Toronto in 2008, the restaurant chain opened its 50th store in Markville Mall.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Chipotle: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Chipotle? Understand your workplace rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 14th, 2024

Diabetes rates have doubled over past 30 years, global study finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

The director general of the WHO is calling on countries to take action to bring the "global diabetes epidemic under control."…

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Many TRREB agents aren’t selling homes amid tough market, research finds

By Lior Samfiru

Cooling demand could result in job losses for realtors. Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Boeing Layoffs: 17,000 jobs to be cut over ‘coming months’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Kelly Ortberg said the move will help ensure "we can stay competitive and deliver for our customers over the long term."…

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Car Accidents November 13th, 2024

Driver facing 9 charges after two-vehicle crash northwest of London

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Sparks fly as a piece of equipment cuts holes into silver chunks of metal. Manufacturing sector employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law November 13th, 2024

AGF Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at AGF Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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