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Employment Law Show - TV March 13th, 2025

The risks of misclassifying employees as contractors | Employment Law Show TV – S9 E11

By Lior Samfiru

THE RISKS OF MISCLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES AS CONTRACTORS, a forced layoff, accommodations refused and more on Season 9 Episode 11 of the Employment…

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

40% of Canadians fear layoffs amid U.S. trade war, March poll finds

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario ranked the highest for job security concerns, with more than 50 per cent worried about unemployment.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Metal Processing Group cuts workforce amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Metal Processing Group announces a reduction of 140 jobs across its facilities, citing U.S. steel tariffs as a key factor.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

HUB International Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Smurfit Westrock? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Car Accidents March 12th, 2025

Rideshare passenger hospitalized after Hwy. 417 crash in Ottawa

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police have charged the operator of the ride-sharing vehicle with impaired and dangerous driving.

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Car Accidents March 12th, 2025

OPP: Impaired driving an issue in eastern Ontario to kick off 2025

By Sivan Tumarkin

Officials are reminding motorists to think about their own lives "and the lives of everyone else on the road."…

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Revenue Agency to eliminate 450 jobs in March

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes just months after the agency slashed hundreds of temporary positions in December.

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Disability Law Show - TV March 12th, 2025

Guide to transitioning from short to long-term disability | Disability Law Show TV – S7 E11

By Sivan Tumarkin

GUIDE TO TRANSITIONING FROM SHORT TO LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS on Season 7 Episode 11 of the Disability Law Show with Disability Lawyer…

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