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Employment Law May 23rd, 2023

Can my employer increase my workload in Ontario?

By Christine Sesek

Boss significantly increased your workload? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law May 21st, 2023

Ivanhoé Cambridge: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Ivanhoé Cambridge? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…

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Employment Law May 19th, 2023

Power Corporation of Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 19th, 2023

Kyle Dubas done as Maple Leafs GM, contract not being renewed

By Lior Samfiru

The NHL's youngest GM will not return for the 2023-24 season following the Leafs' second round elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Employment Law May 18th, 2023

Ontario breaking up Peel Region, cities to be independent by 2025

By Lior Samfiru

The province believes the split is necessary as Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon prepare for significant population growth.

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Employment Law May 18th, 2023

Severance pay for Peel Region employees

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Alex-Lucifero
Employment Law May 18th, 2023

Ontario employment lawyer on employee turnover and retaining staff

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss the reasons for employee turnover and employer options.

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Employment Law May 18th, 2023

Shopify announces additional 20% workforce reduction amid strategic changes

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of cuts comes less than a year after the Canadian e-commerce giant eliminated hundreds of jobs in July.

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Telus buys LifeWorks in $2.9 billion deal, telus, lifeworks, new employment contract
Employment Law May 18th, 2023

Telus offering severance, retirement packages to customer support workers

By Lior Samfiru

The telecommunications giant is looking to replace thousands of customer service roles with new technology.

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