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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

Advantage Solutions Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Advantage Solutions? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

WildPlay Element Parks Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from WildPlay? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

CSN Collision Layoffs and Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from CSN Collision? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

IDP Education Layoffs in Canada: Employee Rights, Severance Pay, and What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

IDP Education has reportedly laid off staff and shut down departments in Canada in November. Learn your severance rights before you sign.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2025

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Can an Employer Demote You in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Can employers demote employees in Canada? Learn when demotions are legal, when they become constructive dismissal, & when severance is owed.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Christmas Bonus Canada: What Employees Should Know (2025 Guide)

By Fiona Martyn

Learn how Christmas bonuses work in Canada, whether they’re taxable, average bonus amounts, and when employers must pay them.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Non-Evidence Maximum: What It Means for Your Disability Insurance Coverage

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what a Non-Evidence Maximum is, how it limits your disability insurance, and what to do if your LTD is reduced because…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Maximum Benefit Period: What It Means for Disability Insurance in Canada

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what a maximum benefit period is for short- and long-term disability. Find out how long benefits last, common timelines & your…

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