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Employment Law January 1st, 2025

List of Stat Holidays in Ontario in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when the Ontario statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2025 and which holidays are optional.

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Employment Law December 31st, 2024

New Year’s Day Statutory Holiday in Ontario: Employee Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn more about New Year's Day, which individuals are eligible for it in Ontario, and other important employee rights.

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An older man hard at work in an Ontario workplace, potentially being forced to retire due to his age.
Employment Law December 31st, 2024

Can my employer force me to retire in Ontario?

By Teilen Celentano

Being pressured to retire? Learn more about your workplace rights in Ontario, steps to take, and how we can help.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

General holidays for federally regulated employees in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Find out when paid general holidays for federally regulated employees across Canada occur in 2025.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Bench Accounting being acquired by Employer.com after abrupt closure

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition comes just days after the Vancouver-based bookkeeping service suddenly shut down on Dec. 27.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Bench Accounting Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Bench Accounting? Understand your severance rights in Canada, next steps, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Layoffs in Canada (2024)

By Lior Samfiru

Understand layoffs in Canada, your rights, and severance pay. Monthly layoff updates and expert legal advice from Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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Car Accidents December 30th, 2024

2 kids, 5 adults hurt after multi-vehicle collision in Etobicoke

By Sivan Tumarkin

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident, including photos and video, to contact them.

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Car Accidents December 30th, 2024

Latest Toronto car accidents and traffic collisions

By Sivan Tumarkin

Get the latest updates on Toronto car accidents & traffic collisions, as well as news on major incidents & accident hotspots across…

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