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Energy transmission lines extending to the horizon, providing power overseen by IESO.
Employment Law November 1st, 2024

Independent Electricity System Operator: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at IESO? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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termination pay, severance vs. termination pay
Employment Law October 31st, 2024

Understanding Termination Pay vs. Severance Pay in Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Discover the difference between termination pay and severance pay in Ontario. Ensure full compensation with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents October 31st, 2024

3 people hospitalized after multi-vehicle Hwy. 403 crash in Hamilton

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 vast open-pit mine descends deep into the Earth's crust. Mining industry employees are entitled to full severance packages.
Employment Law October 31st, 2024

Boart Longyear: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Sparks fly as a piece of equipment cuts holes into silver chunks of metal. Manufacturing sector employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law October 31st, 2024

Quest Windows: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents October 31st, 2024

8 people hurt, pickup truck driver arrested after TTC crash in North York

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Traffic clogs a snow-covered street in downtown Toronto.
Disability/Personal Injury October 31st, 2024

Toronto’s 2024-25 winter road maintenance plan: What residents need to know

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover Toronto's 2024-25 winter road maintenance plans, including increased budgets, new AI for salt spreading, and updated bylaws.

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A photo of two workers reviewing notes on a piece of paper. (Photo: Scott Graham / Unsplash)
Employment Law October 31st, 2024

Manulife cuts 2.5% of workforce in investment management, including Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Manulife cuts 225 employees from its Global Wealth and Asset Management team. Learn more about the factors driving these cuts.

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A magnifying glass, toy car and American money sit on top of a stack of papers titled 'Insurance Policy'. Manulife employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 31st, 2024

Manulife Layoffs: Timeline, job cuts, and severance rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Manulife? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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