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Employment Law February 3rd, 2025

Arcadis Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Arcadis? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law February 3rd, 2025

Trudeau, Trump agree to ‘pause’ trade war until March 1

By Lior Samfiru

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a social media post that Canada will improve border security and appoint a "Fentanyl Czar."…

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Car Accidents February 3rd, 2025

18-year-old dead following single-vehicle crash in Oshawa

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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A doctor in a white lab coat stands with his arms crossed, with a stethoscope clutched in his right hand. Employees in the healthcare industry are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law February 2nd, 2025

Canadian Red Cross Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Canadian Red Cross? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job…

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Employment Law February 2nd, 2025

Can employers in Ontario force staff to work if it’s too cold?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss forcing you to work in extremely cold conditions? Understand your rights in Ontario and how our team can help.

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Employment Law February 1st, 2025

‘Canada is prepared’: Trump’s 25% tariff to take effect on Feb. 4

By Lior Samfiru

In response to sweeping U.S. tariffs, Canada announced counter-tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods.

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Car Accidents February 1st, 2025

Driver critical after 3-vehicle Hwy. 6 crash in Flamborough

By Sivan Tumarkin

OPP believe a vehicle travelling northbound "lost control on slippery roads" and struck two vehicles in the southbound lanes.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2025

Dell return-to-office mandate: 5 days a week in March

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Michael Dell said the tech giant has seen "new speed, energy, and passion" from staff who've fully resumed in-office work.

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Employment Law January 31st, 2025

Donald Trump planning to hit Canada with 25% tariff on Feb. 1

By Lior Samfiru

The White House shut down a report claiming the U.S. was thinking about holding off on the 25 per cent tariff until…

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