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Lululemon Layoffs 150 Corporate Roles
Why is the reason for Lululemon layoffs? Lululemon Athletica Inc., the Vancouver-headquartered athleisure brand, has announced the elimination of approximately…
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How to Cope with Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying doesn’t always look like shouting or slamming doors. It can come in quiet, undermining comments, repeated exclusion, or…
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Can Changing an Employee’s Role Lead to a Lawsuit?
Changes happen often within organizations, for a variety of reasons. However, a recent case from British Columbia highlights the risks…
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How Long Is Short-Term Disability?
When life takes an unexpected turn – an injury, illness, or medical condition—it can leave you wondering how will I…
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Can Your Severance Be Reduced If You Don’t Try to Find a New Job?
In Ontario, mitigation in employment law refers to a dismissed employee’s legal obligation to make reasonable efforts to find new…
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What Happens If Your Employer Ignores a Discrimination Complaint?
Workplace discrimination remains a pressing concern in Ontario, where roughly 75% of all human rights claims come from the workplace.…
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Short-Term vs. Long-Term Disability: What’s the Real Difference?
When a medical condition leaves you unable to work, understanding your options for income replacement is critical. Many people ask:…
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How Long Is Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage?
For individuals facing serious illness or injury, long-term disability (LTD) benefits often represent more than income. They provide a form…
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Ontario’s New Long-Term Illness Leave: What You Need to Know
Over the past few years, the Ontario government has been busy updating workplace laws through a series of “Working for…
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P&G Layoffs Put 7,000 Jobs on the Line
What is the reason for P&G layoffs? Procter & Gamble (P&G), the multinational behind household names like Pampers and Tide…
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What Is Short Term Disability and How Does It Work in Canada?
If you’ve been injured or diagnosed with a serious medical condition that keeps you off work, one of the first…
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An Employee’s Rights While on Short-Term Disability
An employer may offer short-term disability coverage, in which case an employee’s earnings should be supplemented in the event they…
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Can You Work While on Long-Term Disability in Ontario?
If you’re on long-term disability (LTD), you’re likely facing a paradox: you can’t fully work, but you might still need…
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What Do the Ssense Layoffs Mean for Canada’s Fashion Industry?
Why did Ssense layoff more employees in 2025? Montreal-based fashion retailer Ssense has let go of roughly eight per cent…
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Disney Layoffs: What’s Behind the New Round of Job Cuts in 2025?
Why is Disney laying off hundreds more employees in 2025? The Walt Disney Company is moving forward with another wave…
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Is Long-Term Disability Taxable?
When you’re receiving long-term disability benefits, the last thing you want is a surprise letter from the CRA. And yet,…
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International Parents Day: What Are Parents’ Rights in the Ontario Workplace?
June 1st marks International Parents Day, a global observance dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the vital role that parents play…
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Definity to Acquire Travelers Canada in $3.3-Billion Deal
What’s the Big News with Definity? Definity Financial Corporation is making a bold move, it’s buying most of Travelers’ Canadian…
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Hudson’s Bay Layoffs: What 8,000+ Workers Need to Know
Canada’s oldest retailer is shutting its doors for good and over 8,000 workers are being shown the exit. By June…
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Why is Service Canada cutting 800 jobs?
Service Canada is set to lay off 800 workers across the country, citing a major drop in passport demand as…
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Why You Should Never Sign a Severance Package Without Legal Advice?
When employees are let go without cause, it is common for the employer to offer a severance package. So, Why…
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How To Apply For Long Term Disability?
If you’re facing a serious illness or injury that prevents you from working, understanding how to apply for long term…
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What Are My Rights in a Workplace Harassment Investigation in Ontario?
In Ontario, legislation like the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) provides protection against harassment…
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What Is The Purpose Of a Termination Clause In An Employment Contract?
An employment contract is a contract that governs the working relationship between the employer and employee. An employment contract need…
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Do I Get Paid For Leave of Absence in Ontario?
For provincially regulated employees, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) provides for entitlements to leave from your job, for…
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How Much Does Long Term Disability Pay?
What is Long Term Disability? Long Term Disability (“LTD”) is an income replacement benefit usually available by virtue of a…
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Can You Travel While on Long Term Disability?
What is Long Term Disability Long Term Disability (“LTD”) is an income replacement benefit that is intended to support you…
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Courtroom Victory: $77K Commission and 10 Months’ Pay Won in Kraft v. Firepower
How Dan Secured 10 Months’ Pay and $77,000 in Post-Termination Commissions for a Wrongfully Terminated Employee In a strong win for employee…
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What’s Behind Walmart’s Corporate Layoffs?
In a move that has sparked criticism and concern, Walmart is cutting 1,500 corporate jobs as it continues to reshape…
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Why Is TD Bank Cutting 2% of Its Workforce?
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) has announced a significant shake-up, revealing plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, impacting about 2,000…
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Can My Employer Fire Me For Time Theft?
Many people may not realize that when they are shopping online during work hours, consistently leaving early, or taking extended…
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Can I Be Fired After Returning from Medical Leave in Ontario?
When an employee takes medical leave, they may assume their job is safe under the Ontario Human Rights Code. This…
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When is it a Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal?
What is the difference between a resignation and a constructive dismissal? The answer is, generally, the outcome of the court…
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Should Office Romances Lead to Termination?
Love and work often cross paths and not just in movies. In fact, more than one-third of Canadian workers say…
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Facing Job Loss from U.S. Tariffs?
Why are tariffs from the U.S. impacting Canadian jobs? Since the inauguration of United States President Donald Trump in January,…
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Emotion Regulation and Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
What Does the European Commission’s New AI Act Say About Emotion Recognition at Work? In February 2025, the European Commission…
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TELUS Health Expands Globally with Acquisition of Workplace Options
What has TELUS Health announced? TELUS Health has acquired Workplace Options, a leading global provider of employee wellbeing solutions, for…
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025
What is Global Accessibility Awareness Day? Global Accessibility Awareness Day (“GAAD”) is May 15, 2025! GAAD was started with the…
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Nissan layoffs 11,000 More Jobs and Shut 7 Factories
What is the reason for Nissan layoffs? Nissan has announced another wave of job cuts eliminating 11,000 roles globally and…
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Can You Work While You Are On Long Term Disability?
What is Long Term Disability (“LTD”)? Long term disability is a benefit that is usually available through a group insurance…
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Microsoft Layoffs 6,000 Employees
What is the reason for Microsoft’s Layoffs? On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it would lay off about 3% of its…
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Chegg Layoffs 22% of Workforce
Why Is the Reason For Chegg Layoffs? Chegg layoffs approximately 22% of its global workforce, affecting 248 employees. The online…
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Why you should keep your opinions in check at work and online
Special to The Globe and Mail In this heated era of divisive politics and social media, people like to express their…
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Can My Employer Force Me to Change Roles or My Job?
An employment relationship is governed by an employment agreement, whether in writing or verbally made. As a result, there are…
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Can My Employer Make Me Pay for Damaged Equipment in Ontario?
It is a common concern among employees: What happens if you accidentally damage company equipment? Can my employer make me…
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How to Win a Workplace Bullying Case in Ontario
Workplace bullying rarely begins with a single outburst. More often, it builds quietly—an inappropriate comment brushed off, a subtle reassignment…
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Can You File a Case Against Bullying in the Workplace?
Workplace bullying doesn’t always look the way people expect. It isn’t just shouting or physical violence. It can be quiet,…
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Expedia Layoffs 2025: What’s Behind the Latest Restructuring?
Expedia Group is once again making headlines – this time for laying off around 3% of its global workforce as…
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Tariffs and Trade: How Canadians Are Feeling About the U.S.
We recently ran a survey on social media to get a better sense of how Canadians are feeling about the…
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Why Is UPS Laying Off 20,000 Workers in 2025?
United Parcel Service (UPS) is making headlines with its announcement to eliminate 20,000 jobs and shutter 73 facilities across the…
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Are Job Cuts Coming to Conestoga College?
Union says up to 180 support staff positions could be impacted Conestoga College is the latest Ontario institution facing difficult…
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Canada Temporarily Changes Employment Insurance in Response to Tariffs
In response to the current trade war between the United States and Canada, the federal government has introduced several temporary…
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Does My Employer Have to Give Me Time Off to Vote?
With the federal election upcoming on April 28, 2025, employees should be aware of their rights under the Canada Elections Act, SC…
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Intel Layoffs: Why 20% of Jobs Are Being Cut?
What is the reason for Intel Layoffs? Intel is reportedly gearing up to slash over 20% of its workforce, amounting…
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‘A cruel blow’: Union slams Hudson’s Bay for eliminating commission pay for some workers
Special to The Star Hudson’s Bay will eliminate commissions for staff in the cosmetics departments and those earning commissions on…
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Can My Employer Dictate How I Take My Vacation Days?
Have you ever had your employer reject your vacation request? Did that make you wonder to what extent can my…
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Can My Employer Reject My Resignation?
If you have found a better job or simply no longer wish to work for your current employer, the question…
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Can an Employer Make You Move to Keep Your Job?
Moving is a challenge in the best of times. It often means uprooting yourself from your support networks, arranging the…
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Pronouns in Email Signatures: Choice or Corporate Control?
Can my employer ask me to remove my gender pronoun from my signature? Recently, the debate surrounding the use of…
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WeightWatchers Bankruptcy Signals the End of an Era
Once hailed as the gold standard in weight loss, WeightWatchers is now facing the unthinkable: bankruptcy. The iconic health and…
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Frank And Oak Files Bankruptcy Amid $71M Debt
It’s the end of an era for one of Canada’s most recognized fashion retailers. Frank And Oak has confirmed that…
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What is the Difference Between Resignation and Constructive Dismissal?
What is the difference between resignation and constructive dismissal? An employment relationship can come to an end in a few…
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Can an Employer Be Responsible for an Employee’s Discriminatory Behaviour?
Can Employers Be Held Responsible for Employee Misconduct? In numerous circumstances employers need to be cautious regarding the actions of…
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Transgender Rights in the Workplace
Why Are Transgender Rights in the Workplace a Growing Concern? In recent discussions on workplace rights, the treatment of transgender…
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Workplace Dress Codes: Style or Stereotype?
When Do Workplace Dress Codes Cross the Line into Discrimination? “[I]nappropriate or unprofessional appearance” has come out as the top…
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How Far Must Employers Go to Accommodate Disabilities?
What Counts as a Disability Under the Human Rights Code? The Ontario Human Rights Code protects employees from discrimination in…
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What will be the Impact of Tarriff Wars on Canadian Jobs?
How Could a US-Canada Trade War Affect the Job Market? Talks of a trade war initiated by US President Donald…
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Can my Employer Look at my Social Media?
Background checks have become an increasingly common tool for employers in the course of hiring new employees, with as much…
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When is a Resignation Not a Resignation: How to Resign from a Job?
How to Resign from a Job? Resignation from a job can take many forms. A prose-laden letter reflecting on your…
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Secretly recording others in the workplace, while not inherently illegal, can still get you fired
Special to The Globe and Mail Do you have the right to secretly record your coworkers or boss? Does it…
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Hudson’s Bay to give $3 million in bonuses to managers — while confirming no severance pay for workers
Special to The Star As Hudson’s Bay begins to liquidate most of its stores, documents reveal the retailer plans to give some 120…
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What is Collective Agreement in Labour Law?
If you’re part of a unionized workplace in Ontario, your rights at work don’t just come from company policies or…
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What is a Layoff in Labour Law?
In Ontario, layoffs are one of the most misunderstood aspects of employment law. Terms like “laid off,” “terminated,” and “dismissed”…
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What Does Racial Discrimination Look Like at Work?
Today marks the 60th annual International Day for Elimination of All Racial Discrimination, an annual day recognized by the United…
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Will U.S. Tariffs On Canadian Products Put Canadian Jobs at Risk?
What Are the Proposed U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Products? On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced that the United States…
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Is Racial Discrimination Still a Problem in Canadian Workplaces?
Today marks the 60th annual International Day for Elimination of All Racial Discrimination, an annual day recognized by the United…
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Should Ontario Follow Belgium’s Lead in Codifying Workplace Investigation Laws?
Belgium has taken a significant step in regulating workplace investigations with the introduction of the Private Investigation Regulation Act, enacted…
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Workplace Sexual Harassment in Ontario: Legal Protections and Employer Responsibilities
What are the allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed? A recent BBC documentary exposed that dozens of women alleged that they…
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Hudson’s Bay Store Closures: What This Means for Canada’s Retail Landscape
Canada’s oldest department store chain, Hudson’s Bay, has announced plans for the immediate liquidation of its entire business. Unless a…
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I’m Off the Clock – Can My Employer Monitor My Personal Device?
Can my employer monitor me outside of work hours? In an increasingly hybrid world, many employees take their technology home…
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International Women’s Day 2025: Breaking Barriers
What Is International Women’s Day and Why Is It Important? March 8, 2025 is International Women’s Day – a day…
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Canadian Tire’s $2B Restructuring and Store Closures
Why is Canadian Tire Restructuring? Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is making bold changes with its new True North strategy, a…
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RBC Layoffs: Why They Happened and What’s Next
Why is the reason for RBC Layoffs? Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the country’s largest lender, has laid off some…
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Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Layoffs
Why Is the Reason for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment layoffs? Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) layoffs of 80…
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Telus Buyouts: Are More Layoffs Coming?
What is the reason for Telus Buyouts? Telus is moving forward with another round of buyouts, affecting 571 employees across…
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Bell Media Layoffs: What’s Happening Now?
What is the reason for Bell Media Layoffs? Bell Media has laid off nearly 100 employees in its latest round…
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What Box on T4 Is Disability Insurance Premiums Claimed In?
Tax season arrives, and many Ontarians find themselves staring at their T4 slips, unsure of what to make of the…
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Family status protection in Ontario
Family Day is a time to acknowledged and celebrate the value of families across Ontario. As a result of acknowledging…
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Fired Without Warning: How Fire Axe Jokes Led to Termination
Can You Be Fired Without Warnings? The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board recently dismissed a former Canadian…
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Courtroom Victory: $456,908.82 Awarded for Wrongful Dismissal Against Artisan Cell Labs Inc.
Overview Represented by Marc W. Kitay, Dr. Nicholas Timmins successfully won a wrongful dismissal claim against Artisan Cell Labs Inc.…
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Starbucks Layoffs: Are You Getting the Severance You Deserve?
Why is the reason for Starbucks layoffs? The job cuts will not impact employees working in Starbucks cafes. Instead, they…
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Are Labour Laws Provincial or Federal? Know Your Rights in Ontario
Losing your job. Being denied severance. Getting paid less than you’re owed. If you’re facing a workplace issue in Ontario,…
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Where to Claim Disability from Insurance Company on Income Tax: What Ontario Employees Need to Know
When you’re dealing with a serious illness or injury, the last thing you want to worry about is how your…
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Can I Claim Disability Insurance Premiums on My Taxes? A Comprehensive Guide for Ontarians
Disability insurance is a financial lifeline for Canadians facing health challenges that prevent them from working. As an aging population…
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Rogers Layoffs: 400 Jobs Cut
What is the reason for Rogers Layoffs? Rogers has made significant job cuts across multiple provinces, primarily affecting employees in…
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WestJet Class Action: A Costly Lesson in Workplace Harassment
What is the WestJet class-action case about? There is an ongoing class-action case in the Supreme Court of British Columbia…
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Worker Exploitation at Canadian Tire: Temporary Foreign Worker Program
A Canadian Tire store is under investigation following allegations of mistreatment and financial exploitation of employees hired under Ottawa’s Temporary…
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What are the consequences of AI in the workplace?
What is generative AI and how does it work? Ever since ChatGPT became a social meme, industries the world over…
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Statutory Holidays in Canada
What are statutory holidays in Canada? Employees in Canada are entitled to specific statutory holidays, which can vary by both…
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Chevron Layoffs: What Employees Need to Know
Why is the reason for Chevron layoffs? Chevron has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20% by…
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