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Employment Law October 23rd, 2024

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3.75% in October 2024: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's decision to cut the interest rate to 3.75% in October 2024 and your rights if it…

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Car Accidents October 23rd, 2024

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after QEW hit-and-run in Oakville

By Sivan Tumarkin

Ontario Provincial Police are looking for a "light coloured" van that didn't remain at the scene of the crash.

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A solar panel installer works on a roof as part of Canada's Greener Homes program.
Employment Law October 23rd, 2024

GE Vernova: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at GE Vernova? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Car Accidents October 22nd, 2024

Driver rushed to hospital after 5-vehicle QEW collision in Oakville

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 October 22nd, 2024

RioCan Layoffs: 10% workforce reduction amid restructuring, according to reports

By Lior Samfiru

Real estate investment firm RioCan has reportedly laid off 10% of its workforce amid restructuring in October.

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Employment Law October 22nd, 2024

RioCan: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at RioCan? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law October 22nd, 2024

Sick note spike: Ottawa doctors getting more requests from public servants

By Lior Samfiru

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla said his team is seeing approximately "two to five accommodation requests per week."…

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Employment Law October 22nd, 2024

Citco: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Citco? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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An employee uses the computer on their standing desk at work.
Employment Law October 22nd, 2024

Do standing desks really improve health? New study questions the benefits

By Lior Samfiru

Discover the potential health risks of standing desks and learn about your rights to workplace accommodation for medical conditions.

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