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Employment Law January 15th, 2025

Microsoft trims several teams, separate from performance-based cuts

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts reportedly affects the tech giant's security, experiences and devices, sales, and gaming teams.

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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 January 15th, 2025

Carmeuse Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A number of work devices including laptops and smartphones clutter a table, perhaps being used by young Ontario workers.
Employment Law January 15th, 2025

How Old Do You Have to Be to Work in Ontario? Minimum Legal Working Age Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Discover the minimum working age in Ontario by industry and key rights for young workers under labour laws.

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents January 15th, 2025

Man, child dead following head-on collision near CFB Trenton

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 January 15th, 2025

Snowmobiler dead, struck by pickup truck north of Barrie

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 significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents January 14th, 2025

22-year-old dead after fiery tractor-trailer crash northwest of Ottawa

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 January 14th, 2025

Premier Doug Ford: Trump’s 25% duty could cost Ontario ‘500,000 jobs’

By Lior Samfiru

Ford's warning comes as Canada's premiers prepare to discuss Trump's tariff threat with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Employment Law January 14th, 2025

Meta slashing 5% of staff to start 2025, moving out ‘low performers’

By Lior Samfiru

Employees affected by the latest workforce reduction at the tech giant will reportedly be notified by Feb. 10.

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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 January 13th, 2025

Bosch Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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