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Employment Law March 3rd, 2025

Town of Cochrane cutting jobs, part of ‘organizational redesign’

By Lior Samfiru

The exact number of unionized and non-unionized positions affected by the restructuring wasn't disclosed.

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Employment Law March 3rd, 2025

Town of Cochrane Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at the Town of Cochrane? Learn more about your severance rights in Ontario and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 2nd, 2025

Severance Pay by Company (Canada)

By Lior Samfiru

Browse our list of companies to learn about their presence in Canada and your rights if you are fired or let go.

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Car Accidents February 28th, 2025

Driver seriously hurt after single-vehicle QEW rollover in Mississauga

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 28th, 2025

Skip The Dishes Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 28th, 2025

Autodesk slashing 1,350 jobs to strengthen business resilience

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Andrew Anagnost told staff that the workforce reduction wasn't "the result of any third-party pressure."…

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Employment Law February 28th, 2025

Autodesk Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents February 28th, 2025

Minivan passenger hospitalized after serious Hwy. 401 crash 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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Car Accidents February 27th, 2025

Driver dead after single-vehicle Hwy. 407 rollover in Markham

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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