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Employment Law March 12th, 2026

Are Non-Compete Clauses Legal in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Are non-compete clauses legal in Ontario? Learn how Working for Workers Act affects employment contracts and when these restrictions apply.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2026

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

By Lior Samfiru

Atlassian is cutting approximately 10% of staff in 2026. Key details and resources for non-unionized workers in Canada.

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Employment Law March 12th, 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 March 12th, 2026

Several Seriously Hurt After Multi-Vehicle Elm Street Crash in Greater Sudbury

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law March 11th, 2026

Canada Extending Special EI Work-Sharing Measures as Trade War Continues

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the extension and comprehensive EI resources for non-unionized employees in Canada.

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Car Accidents March 11th, 2026

Woman Dead, Struck by Vehicle at South Keys Shopping Centre in Ottawa

By Sivan Tumarkin

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

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Employment Law March 11th, 2026

Peel District School Board Issues Layoff Notices to 300+ Teachers: Report

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key employment resources for affected non-unionized staffers.

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Car Accidents March 10th, 2026

Toddler Dead After Multi-Vehicle Hwy. 3 Crash at Kingsville-Leamington Border

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 March 10th, 2026

Bruyère Health Reportedly Cutting 55 Front-Line Workers, Part of Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The Ottawa-based health organization confirmed that 12 of the front-line positions under review are now vacant.

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