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Michele Romanow’s Clearco lays off quarter of staff, cites e-commerce uncertainty
Canadian tech company, Clearco, has announced sweeping layoffs and is cutting 25 per cent of its staff.
Ontario extends paid IDEL until March 2023: Know your rights
To help curb the spread of COVID-19, Ontario is keeping its temporary paid sick leave program in place until March 31, 2023.
Next steps for employees as IDEL layoffs expire
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Rick Zamperin on 900 CHML to discuss the expiration of IDEL and employee rights on a layoff.
Work: What’s Next | Changes to Ontario’s IDEL and more layoffs
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Global News on Work What's Next to discuss changes made to IDEL, layoffs, and more.
IDEL layoffs have ended in Ontario: Here’s what you should know
Ontario's Infectious Disease Emergency Leave expired on July 30, 2022. Find out what your rights are now that COVID-19 layoffs have ended.
Pay raises: Rights for employees in Ontario
Find out what the legalities are surrounding pay raises in Ontario, and what to do if your employment rights have been violated.
Alex Lucifero on employee rights in the event of a layoff
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins Matt Harris on Newstalk 580 CFRA to discuss layoffs and employee rights.
Ottawa employment lawyer talks Shopify layoffs
Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Matt Skube to discuss Shopify's recent decision to lay off employees.
Can I get my job back if I am fired?
The short answer is yes. In some cases, an employment lawyer can help you get your job back if you have been…