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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Verizon Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Verizon has reportedly cut several hundred roles in 2026. Key details and resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Employment Law May 14th, 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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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Honda Halts Work on $15B Ontario EV Facility, Leaving Hundreds of Jobs in Limbo

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the automaker's decision, key severance resources for Ontarians, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Equinox Gold, Orla Mining Announce $18.5B Merger: Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the merger and comprehensive employment resources for non-unionized staff in Canada.

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Car Accidents May 14th, 2026

Motorcyclist, 25, Dead After Collision Near King Heights Academy in Vaughan

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Cisco Cutting Nearly 4,000 Jobs in 2026, Looking to “Win in the AI Era”

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction at the tech giant and key resources for affected Canadian employees.

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Employment Law May 14th, 2026

Cisco Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Cisco is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs in 2026 as part of a restructuring. Key details and resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Man Dodges Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, “Accidental Therapy” Being Examined

By Sivan Tumarkin

A closer look at Doug Whitney's story and key disability resources for Canadians who can't work due to Alzheimer's.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2026

“The Right Decision”: Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Head Coach Craig Berube

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the coaching change, key legal resources for Ontarians, and how our team can help with terminations.

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