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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

Manitoba Statutory Holidays: 2025-26 Comprehensive Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Discover Manitoba's statutory holidays: dates, pay rules, eligibility, and exceptions. Clear answers for employees and employers.

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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

B.C. Break Times: Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off for taking a break at work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers…

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Disability/Personal Injury January 1st, 2025

List of Canadian Life Insurance Companies (2025)

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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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

National Bank Layoffs 2025: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at National Bank? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Disability/Personal Injury January 1st, 2025

National Bank Long-Term Disability: A Complete 2025 Guide

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover how to apply for National Bank long-term disability benefits, what to do if denied, and how to handle claim cut-offs.

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An assortment of currency from around the world. Scotiabank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 1st, 2025

Scotiabank Layoffs 2025: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

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

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An assortment of currency from around the world. TD Bank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 1st, 2025

TD Bank Layoffs 2025: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

Can my employer cut my hours in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss reduced your hours of work? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

B.C. Minimum Wage in 2025: Rates, Changes, and What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

B.C.'s minimum wage is $17.40. Discover the 2025 rates, special categories, and all you need to know about minimum wage in British…

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