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A workplace sits empty, possibly the victim of job abandonment.
Employment Law November 11th, 2024

Job abandonment in Ontario: What employees need to know

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP breaks down job abandonment in Ontario, employee rights, and when severance is involved.

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Employment Law November 11th, 2024

Booking Holdings Layoffs: Restructuring ‘expected’ to include job cuts

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said only Booking.com is under review, not Kayak, OpenTable, and other brands.

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Employment Law November 11th, 2024

Booking Holdings: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Booking Holdings? Understand your rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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Employment Law November 11th, 2024

Audi Layoffs: Thousands of non-production roles to be axed

By Lior Samfiru

According to news outlets, including Manager Magazin, the German automaker is considering a 15 per cent reduction.

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Employment Law November 11th, 2024

Audi Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Audi? Understand your workplace rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 11th, 2024

What Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability in Canada?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover which medical conditions qualify for disability benefits in Canada, learn about eligibility criteria and how to apply for LTD & STD.

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A photo of red poppies with pins in them. (Photo: Canadian Military Family Magazine / Google Images)
Employment Law November 10th, 2024

Wearing a poppy at work: What employees need to know

By Karen Tereposky

Not sure if you can wear a poppy at work? Understand your workplace rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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A photo of significant damage to the front of a grey vehicle.
Car Accidents November 8th, 2024

School bus driver injured after collision with minivan in northeast Calgary

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law November 8th, 2024

Nissan Layoffs: 9,000 jobs to be cut, misread hybrid demand

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Makoto Uchida refused to provide any details on the timing or location of the job cuts at the automaker.

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