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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

Disney to Significantly Trim Marketing Team in 2026, Part of Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction, key resources for affected Canadians, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

Disney Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Disney is reportedly planning to cut hundreds of jobs in 2026. Key details and resources for non-unionized staff in Canada.

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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

Canada Layoffs (2026): What They Mean & Your Legal Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Learn what a layoff really means, when severance is owed, and what to do next.

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Car Accidents April 9th, 2026

Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Collision North of Toronto’s Baird Park

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

LG Electronics: Severance Rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 9th, 2026

HomeStars: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Disability/Personal Injury April 9th, 2026

Manulife Long-Term Disability Benefits: What Happens After 2 Years

By Sivan Tumarkin

What happens after 2 years on Manulife long-term disability? Learn why benefits are cut off and what you can do if your…

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Employment Law April 8th, 2026

BC Convenience Store Worker Awarded Nearly $40K in Discrimination Case

By Lior Samfiru

A breakdown of the BC Human Rights Tribunal's ruling and key discrimination resources for non-unionized workers.

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Employment Law April 8th, 2026

GoPro Cutting 23% of Staff in 2026, Part of Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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