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Employment Law June 24th, 2024

Ontario court upholds 24 month award for wrongful dismissal: Employment lawyer comments with HR Reporter

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith spoke with Canadian HR Reporter to discuss a recent Ontario court decision regarding a wrongful dismissal and damages.

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Employment Law June 21st, 2024

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

CMLS and its subsidiary, Intellifi, will continue to operate as separate brands under the combined company.

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Employment Law June 21st, 2024

ServiceOntario employee arrested in $9.5M auto-theft bust, 100 cars found: Toronto Police

By Aaron Levitin

A look at whether a ServiceOntario employee's alleged role in a $9.5M auto-theft ring meets the definition of a termination for cause.

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Employment Law June 21st, 2024

Ontario Science Centre closing immediately over structural concerns: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario Science Centre is closing today due to dangers posed by the weakened roof, impacting 250 employees.

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Car Accidents June 21st, 2024

Highway 401 crash: Fiery 7-vehicle collision involving transport truck injures 3

By Sivan Tumarkin

A seven-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 401 in Scarborough late Thursday night, resulting in three individuals being taken to the hospital.

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Employment Law June 20th, 2024

STEMCELL Technologies Layoffs: Number of jobs reportedly cut by biotech company

By Lior Samfiru

STEMCELL Technologies, a Canadian biotech company, is reportedly laying off a number of employees across the country.

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Employment Law June 20th, 2024

STEMCELL Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 20th, 2024

Apex Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents June 19th, 2024

South Edmonton motorcycle collision: 25-year-old dead after crash with minivan

By Sivan Tumarkin

The accident on Connors Road and 90 Street in Edmonton is the third motorcycle-related fatality this month.

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