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A photo of a collision involving a black Honda Civic and two MTO vehicles on Highway 401 in Scarborough. (Photo: OPP_HSD / X/Twitter)
Car Accidents February 24th, 2025

3 hurt after Honda collides with MTO truck on Hwy. 401 in Scarborough

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Asana Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A photo of a person checking their phone while typing on a laptop. (Photo: Wocintechchat / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Starbucks slashing 1,100 corporate roles to ‘reduce complexity’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Brian Niccol told staff that the workforce reduction is part of the coffee chain's "Back to Starbucks" plan.

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Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Starbucks Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Sonepar Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Sonepar? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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A photo of two people looking at a piece of paper between laptops. (Photo: Scott Graham / Unsplash)
Disability/Personal Injury February 21st, 2025

New York Life Insurance Company: 2025 Long-Term Disability Guide

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover how to apply for long-term disability benefits at NYLIC and what to do if your claim is denied in Canada.

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Employment Law February 21st, 2025

Ongoing Rogers layoffs: Lior Samfiru with the Globe and Mail

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joined The Globe and Mail to provide commentary on the ongoing Rogers layoffs and employee rights.

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A photo of a fatal collision in Norwich Township on Feb. 19, 2025. (Photo: OPP / Handout)
Car Accidents February 20th, 2025

22-year-old dead after SUV, tractor-trailer collide south of Woodstock

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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A photo of a person carrying their belongings in a cardboard box. (Photo: Freepik / Google Images)
Employment Law February 20th, 2025

Rogers Communications cuts customer service jobs, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm has been contacted by more than a dozen employees at the telecom giant who claim that they were let go.

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