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Can You Travel While on Short-Term Disability in Canada?

For many people, time away can help restore both mental and physical health. But if you are receiving disability benefits,…

How Does Short-Term Disability Work in Ontario?

When a health issue makes it impossible to carry on at your job, your focus should be on recovery, not…

Bank of Canada to Cut 10% of Workforce

Why is the Bank of Canada Cutting Jobs? The Bank of Canada has announced plans to trim roughly 10 per…

Canada Post Restructuring Leads to Manager Layoffs

Why is Canada Post making changes now? Canada Post has begun laying off dozens of managers as part of a…

Amazon to Cut Up to 14,000 Corporate Jobs Amid Restructuring Push

Why is Amazon planning major job cuts? Amazon is preparing for another significant wave of layoffs, this time targeting as…

Air Canada Cuts Management Jobs

Air Canada has announced a reduction in non-union management positions, calling it a “difficult decision” following an extensive internal review.…

ConocoPhillips Confirms Canadian Layoffs for November

ConocoPhillips has informed staff that significant job losses are coming to its Canadian operations in early November. The U.S.-based energy…

Paramount Skydance to Cut Thousands of Jobs Following Merger

Paramount Skydance is preparing for a significant round of layoffs that could impact roughly 2,000 workers across the United States,…

Molson Coors Layoffs 2025: What Canadian Employees Need to Know

For hundreds of Molson Coors employees across the Americas, the recent announcement of large-scale layoffs landed hard. Behind the headlines…

Exxon to Cut 2,000 Jobs in Global Restructuring – Canada and EU Affected

Exxon Mobil Corp., one of the world’s largest oil companies, has announced plans to cut about 2,000 jobs globally, with…

Conestoga College Offers Voluntary Exit Packages to Faculty

Why is Conestoga College offering exit packages? Conestoga College is taking steps to reduce its workforce by introducing a voluntary…

Starbucks Restructuring: Store Closures and Job Cuts in Canada

Why is Starbucks making these changes? Starbucks has announced a major restructuring initiative across North America, which includes shutting down…

Novo Nordisk Cuts 9,000 Jobs

Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, has announced a major restructuring plan that will…

Amazon Layoff as AI Changes Roles

What is the reason for Amazon’s layoffs? Amazon has announced another round of job cuts, this time impacting teams within…

Sandstorm & Horizon Acquired: What It Means for Employees

Why Is Royal Gold Making Headlines? Royal Gold is making a bold move to strengthen its position in the North…

What Bain’s Exit Could Mean for Canada Goose Staff?

What’s Happening With Canada Goose’s Ownership? Canada Goose Holdings Inc., the iconic luxury outerwear brand known for its premium parkas,…

Microsoft Layoffs: What Comes Next for Employees?

Microsoft has announced another round of job cuts, this time impacting nearly 4% of its global workforce. As the tech…

Bumble Layoffs Signal Shift Toward User Experience

Why Is the reason for Bumble Layoffs? In a bold move to reset its business model, Bumble has announced plans…

Intel Layoffs Signal Shift to AI in Marketing

What is the reason for Intel layoffs? Intel layoffs another round of job cuts, this time targeting its marketing division.…

Score Layoffs Spark Uncertainty for Canadian Media Workers

What is the reason for Score layoffs? PENN Entertainment has reportedly laid off 75 employees at theScore, a well-known Canadian…

Microsoft Layoffs Target Sales Roles Amid AI Push

What is the reason for Microsoft Layoffs? Microsoft is reportedly planning another significant round of layoffs this time, targeting thousands…

BMO Acquires Burgundy in $625M Wealth Management Deal

Why is BMO Acquiring Burgundy Asset Management? BMO Wealth Management has announced its plan to acquire Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bell Canada Layoffs: What Employees Need to Know About Severance

What is the reason for Bell Canada layoffs? Bell Canada has announced severance package offers to 1,200 unionized employees across…

Meta Layoffs: What You Need to Know About Severance

Are Meta Layoffs Happening Today? Thousands of Meta employees worldwide are bracing for job cuts as the company moves forward…

Sheertex Layoffs: Tariffs and Funding Woes Force Major Cuts

Why is the reason for Sheertex Layoffs? Montreal-based hosiery brand Sheertex is making significant staffing cuts, with 40% of its…

Estée Lauder Layoffs: What Employees Need to Know

What is the reason for Estée Lauder layoffs? Luxury beauty giant Estée Lauder has announced plans to eliminate between 5,800…

Telus Offers Buyouts to 700 Employees

Why is Telus Offering Buyouts to Employees? Telus Corp., one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, is offering voluntary buyouts to…

Google Offers Voluntary Exit Program Amid Ongoing Layoffs

Why is Google offering Voluntary Exit Program? Google is offering employees on its Platforms and Devices team a chance to…

Do You Receive Severance Pay After a PIP?

What is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? Getting put on a Performance Improvement Plan, often referred to as a “PIP”…

CNN Layoffs: Why They Are Restructuring

What is the reason for CNN layoffs? CNN, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, has announced a significant restructuring that involves…

Microsoft Layoffs Raise Concerns

What Is the reason for Microsoft layoffs? Microsoft has started the new year with a small round of job cuts…

Getty Images Acquires Shutterstock in US$3.7 Billion Merger

Getty Images acquires Shutterstock in a US$3.7 billion deal, creating a visual content powerhouse. This merger is particularly timely as…

Do You Legally Have To Give A Two Week Notice In Canada?

For many employees in Ontario, their employment contracts state that they must provide two weeks of notice when resigning from…

Ontario’s Severance Pay Chart

What Does Ontario’s Severance Pay Chart Say About Your Rights? One of the biggest questions on workers’ minds when they…

How Does Severance Pay Work in Ontario?

Some common questions asked by many employees include: how does severance pay work in Ontario; how does it get calculated,…

Cargill layoffs 5% of Global Workforce Amid Profit Decline

Why is the reason for Cargill layoffs? Cargill Inc., the world’s largest agricultural commodities trader, is set to layoff 5%…

Why Are Some Toys “R” Us Locations Closing in Ontario?

Several Toys “R” Us locations closing in Ontario, including locations in Mississauga, London, Hamilton, and Stoney Creek. Customers on social…

Questrade Layoffs: What Employees Should Know

Why Did Questrade Announce Layoffs? Questrade Financial Group Inc., a prominent online brokerage firm in Canada, has confirmed a round…

Sheridan College Suspends Programs: What’s Happening?

Why is Sheridan College Suspending Programs? Sheridan College is putting 40 programs on hold and laying off staff in response…

Why Reading the Fine Print Matters in Cases of Severance Agreements

Special to The Globe and Mail When it comes to reviewing a severance agreement, sometimes workers fail to focus on…

Rogers Sports & Media and Corus Layoffs

The Canadian media landscape is facing more turbulence as layoffs continue to impact workers across the industry. Recent announcements from…

Salesforce Layoffs at Own Reflect a Strategic Shift

Salesforce Inc., renowned as the leading provider of customer relationship management software, has announced job cuts at Own, the data…

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amidst mounting financial pressures, including growing debt, post-pandemic travel challenges,…

Bell’s Layoffs: What’s Behind the Timing?

As the holiday season approaches, Bell employees have taken to social media with concerns about recent layoffs, noting the unfortunate…

AMD Layoffs: Why They’re Happening and What to Expect

Why is the reason for AMD layoffs? Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recently announced that it will lay off 4% of…

Canada Follows US Lead with TikTok Ban

Why is the reason for TikTok’s Ban? Citing national security concerns, the Canadian government has ordered TikTok to cease its…

Nissan Layoff: 9,000 Jobs Cut as Sales Decline

Nissan Motor Corp., the Japanese automaker known for its global presence, recently announced significant job cuts following a disappointing fiscal…

Mozilla Layoff: 30% Workforce Cut

The Mozilla Foundation, known for its commitment to internet openness and the popular Firefox browser, recently reduced its workforce by…

Air Transat Layoffs: 400 Jobs Impacted

Why is Air Transat Laying Off Hundreds of Flight Attendants? Air Transat, the Montreal-based airline owned by Transat A.T. Inc.,…

Boeing layoffs 17,000 Jobs Amid Strikes and Production Delays

What is the reason for Boeing layoffs? Boeing is taking drastic steps to address the financial impact of a month-long…

Skip The Dishes Layoff Announcement: 800 Jobs Cut

What is the reason behind the Skip The Dishes Layoff? Skip The Dishes, alongside its parent company Just Eat Takeaway.com,…

Hershey Layoff Insights: Know Your Rights

What is the reason for Hershey’s Layoffs? Hershey, the iconic chocolate maker, recently announced a small round of layoffs as…

Ricoh Layoffs: 2,000 Jobs Cut as Printer Demand Falls

What is the reason for Ricoh’s layoffs? Ricoh, the Japanese tech giant known for its office equipment, is making significant…

RBC Bankers Anxious as HSBC Staff Job Security in Question

What is causing concern among former HSBC employees? With Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) six-month commitment to retain HSBC Canada’s…

What is the Duty to Mitigate in Ontario?

Employees who are terminated without cause are entitled to notice of that termination, and when employers do not give this…

General Motors Layoffs: Over 1,000 Jobs Cut in Software Division

What is the reason for General Motors layoffs? General Motors is set to lay off more than 1,000 salaried employees…

Mastercard Layoffs: 3% Workforce Cut in Strategic Shift

Why is the reason for Mastercard layoff? Mastercard is set to reduce its global workforce by 3%, impacting around 1,000…

What to Expect If Further Layoffs Happen at Twitch

Why Are Twitch Employees Worried About Layoffs? Concerns are growing among Twitch staff about potential additional layoffs. Reports from The…

Lion Electric Layoff 300 Employees

What is the reason for Lion Electric layoff? Lion Electric Co. has announced a significant reduction in its workforce as…

Intel Layoffs: What You Need to Know?

Why is the reason for Intel layoffs? Intel Corp. is poised to implement a substantial workforce reduction, potentially affecting thousands…

Cohere Layoffs: Navigating Job Changes

What is the reason for Cohere’s layoffs? Cohere, an AI startup founded by former Google AI researchers and supported by…

Amdocs Layoffs: What It Means for Employees?

What is the reason for Amdocs layoffs? Amdocs, the Israeli business systems company traded on Nasdaq under the ticker DOX,…

Salesforce Layoffs: Recent Cuts and Company Strategy

What is the reason for Salesforce layoffs? Salesforce has undertaken another round of job cuts, slashing approximately 300 positions in…

Corus Layoffs: Aggressive Cuts Amid Revenue Decline

What is the reason for Corus Entertainment layoffs? Canadian media giant Corus Entertainment, known for its brands like Global News…

Intuit Layoff: Company Announces 1,800 Job Cuts

What is the reason for Intuit’s layoffs? On July 10th, Intuit, a leading multinational software company, revealed a major restructuring…

OpenText Layoffs: Strategic Moves Amidst ‘OpenText 3.0

Why is the reason for OpenText layoffs? Kitchener-Waterloo’s OpenText, a provider of information-management solutions for businesses, is set to lay…

Xbox Layoffs: More Job Cuts on the Horizon

What is happening with Xbox layoffs? Even more layoffs across Xbox are on the horizon, an industry insider has said.…

Ubisoft Layoffs: Toronto Studio Faces Major Cuts

What is the reason for Ubisoft’s layoffs? Ubisoft has announced significant layoffs at its Toronto studio, terminating 33 employees as…

Gameloft Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges

What is the reason for Gameloft Layoff? Gameloft Toronto, known for creating the popular game Disney Magic Kingdoms in 2016,…

Bell Media Layoffs: Understanding Your Rights

What is the reason Bell Media layoff? Bell Media has announced further layoffs, cutting 43 technician jobs as part of…

TikTok Layoffs: Significant Workforce Reductions

What is the reason for TikTok layoffs? TikTok plans to lay off a significant portion of its operations and marketing…

How Your Office Location Determines Your Career Future!

Does return-to-office policies agreement specify my work location options? Dell made waves when it announced that career advancement was going…

Hot Docs Closing and Layoffs Amid Financial Strain

Why is Hot Docs Closing its Cinema and Laying Off Staff? In response to internal discord and prevailing financial uncertainties,…

Samko & Miko Toy: Bankruptcy Announcement

What Led to the Closure of Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse? In a sad turn for Ontario’s toy retail landscape,…

Ted Baker Canada: Store Sales & Strategic Shifts

Ted Baker Canada has recently taken decisive action, commencing store closures and sales across its network, including its Ted Baker,…

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