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Employment Law December 17th, 2025

Conestoga College Continuing to Downsize, 181 Jobs to be Axed in March 2026

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 17th, 2025

Conestoga College Layoffs: Employee Rights and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

The Kitchener-based college is axing dozens of jobs in 2026. Understand your severance rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Employment Law December 16th, 2025

Amazon Cutting Dozens of Jobs in December 2025, Separate from Corporate Overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 16th, 2025

Amazon Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights & Key Severance Facts

By Lior Samfiru

Amazon plans to cut 14,000 corporate jobs worldwide. Understand your severance rights in Canada and how we can help.

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Employment Law December 16th, 2025

Peninsula Grill Server with Cerebral Palsy Awarded Over $15K in Discrimination Case

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru explained to Canadian HR Reporter's Jeffery Smith that the duty to accommodate is an "organization-wide endeavour."…

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Car Accidents December 16th, 2025

Teen Dead, 2 Hurt Following Single-Vehicle Crash West of Ottawa

By Sivan Tumarkin

The operator of the vehicle is facing multiple impaired driving charges. Learn more about your car accident rights in Ontario.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 16th, 2025

Super Spice? 2025 Study Claims Cinnamon Might Have Anti-Cancer Potential

By Sivan Tumarkin

Denied disability benefits for cancer? Learn more about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law December 15th, 2025

Bardal Factors in Alberta: How Courts Calculate Severance

By Lior Samfiru

Alberta courts use Bardal factors to assess common law severance. Learn what they are, how judges apply them, and how to estimate…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2025

Bardal Factors Explained: How Courts Calculate Severance in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

The Bardal factors guide how Canadian courts calculate common law severance. Learn what they are, how judges apply them, & how to…

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