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Employers are required to provide terminated employees with reasonable notice of termination. This means that they must provide you with advance notice of your future termination date. However, most employers will provide you with a payment instead of notice. This is known as a severance payment or severance package.
Rogers Buyouts in Canada: What Voluntary Departure Offers Mean for Employees in 2026
Rogers introduces large scale voluntary buyouts in Canada Rogers Communications is moving ahead with a wide ranging voluntary…
UKG Layoffs Highlight AI and Restructuring Trends in Tech
Why is UKG cutting jobs right now? Ultimate Kronos Group, widely known as UKG, is reducing its workforce…
Snap Layoffs Signal AI-Driven Shift in Workplaces
Why is the reason for Snap layoffs? Snap Inc. has announced a significant workforce reduction, eliminating about 1,000…
Oracle’s Global Layoffs Raise Questions About Growth, AI and Job Security
What is happening at Oracle right now? Oracle has started a sweeping round of job cuts across multiple…
Why is Epic Games Laying Off Over 1,000 Employees?
Epic Games layoffs 1,000 jobs following a decline in player engagement. CEO Tim Sweeney shared in an internal…
Why Are Algoma Steel Employees Facing Layoffs?
Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has begun implementing one of the city’s largest mass layoffs. The…
Harley-Davidson Announces Global Job Cuts
Harley-Davidson has confirmed a new round of global layoffs as part of a broader strategy to improve profitability…
Ontario Court Enforces Settlement Agreement After Employee Accepts Separation Offer by Email in Case Against Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc.
Overview In Derek Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether a…
Is eBay’s Layoff a Sign of a Bigger Shift in E-Commerce?
Overview of eBay’s Workforce Reduction eBay has announced plans to eliminate approximately 800 positions, representing about 6% of…
Workday Announces New Round of Job Cuts
Date – February 10, 2026 Workday has announced another round of workforce reductions, joining a growing list of…
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…
Toys “R” Us Canada Seeks Creditor Protection
Toys “R” Us Canada has announced that it is seeking protection from its creditors after accumulating approximately $160…
Do I Get a T4 for Long-Term Disability?
For most people, the answer is yes. You will receive a tax slip for long-term disability benefits, but…
GM Layoffs in Oshawa: What Canada’s Auto Workers Need to Know
The long-anticipated job cuts at GM Canada’s Oshawa plant have now become reality. After months of uncertainty, hundreds…
Amazon Layoff Amid AI Shift
Is Amazon Preparing for Another Major Round of Layoffs? Amazon employees may soon be facing more uncertainty. Reports…
Shopify Layoffs: Another Round of Job Cuts
Why is Shopify cutting jobs again? Shopify has confirmed another round of job cuts, making this the company’s…
Why Is Meta Reducing Its Workforce?
What is the reason for Meta’s layoff? Meta has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,500 employees as…
What Are My Rights to Severance During a Recession in Canada?
The most recent Business Outlook Survey from the Bank of Canada shows that more employers are planning for…
Can Short-Term Disability be Backdated? Short-Term Disability and Outstanding Arrears, Explained
Short-term disability (STD) coverage protects income when health problems take you out of work, but most people never…
Is AI Driving Workforce Reductions at McKinsey?
Why Is the reason for McKinsey’s layoff? McKinsey & Company is entering a period of internal recalibration as…
Algoma Steel to Lay Off 1,000 Workers After Heavy U.S. Tariffs
Algoma Steel has announced that roughly 1,000 employees will be laid off as the company faces major setbacks…
What to Do If You’re Let Go From Your Job?
You may never have imagined that this would happen to you but now it has. You have been…
HP Announces Major Workforce Cuts
HP has unveiled a sweeping plan to reduce its global workforce by as many as 6,000 roles, over…
Bell Cuts Nearly 700 Jobs as Cost Pressures Mount Across Telecom Sector
Canada’s largest communications provider is once again trimming its workforce, confirming that close to 690 positions will be…
A 1.9B Power Move: How Adobe Plans to Transform AI Visibility with Semrush
Is Adobe entering a new era of digital marketing? Adobe has announced a major leap forward with its…
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…
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…
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…
Air Canada Cuts Management Jobs
Air Canada has announced a reduction in non-union management positions, calling it a “difficult decision” following an extensive…
ConocoPhillips Confirms Canadian Layoffs for November
ConocoPhillips has informed staff that significant job losses are coming to its Canadian operations in early November. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Lululemon Layoffs 150 Corporate Roles
Why is the reason for Lululemon layoffs? Lululemon Athletica Inc., the Vancouver-headquartered athleisure brand, has announced the elimination…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Microsoft Layoffs 6,000 Employees
What is the reason for Microsoft’s Layoffs? On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it would lay off about 3%…
Chegg Layoffs 22% of Workforce
Why Is the Reason For Chegg Layoffs? Chegg layoffs approximately 22% of its global workforce, affecting 248 employees….
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
Rogers Layoffs: 400 Jobs Cut
What is the reason for Rogers Layoffs? Rogers has made significant job cuts across multiple provinces, primarily affecting…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CNN Layoffs: Why They Are Restructuring
What is the reason for CNN layoffs? CNN, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, has announced a significant restructuring…
Microsoft Layoffs Raise Concerns
What Is the reason for Microsoft layoffs? Microsoft has started the new year with a small round of…
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…
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…
Ontario’s Severance Pay Chart
What Does Ontario’s Severance Pay Chart Say About Your Rights? One of the biggest questions on workers’ minds…
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…
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…
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…
Questrade Layoffs: What Employees Should Know
Why Did Questrade Announce Layoffs? Questrade Financial Group Inc., a prominent online brokerage firm in Canada, has confirmed…
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…
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…
Rogers Sports & Media and Corus Layoffs
The Canadian media landscape is facing more turbulence as layoffs continue to impact workers across the industry. Recent…
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,…
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amidst mounting financial pressures, including growing debt, post-pandemic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mozilla Layoff: 30% Workforce Cut
The Mozilla Foundation, known for its commitment to internet openness and the popular Firefox browser, recently reduced its…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lion Electric Layoff 300 Employees
What is the reason for Lion Electric layoff? Lion Electric Co. has announced a significant reduction in its…
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…
Cohere Layoffs: Navigating Job Changes
What is the reason for Cohere’s layoffs? Cohere, an AI startup founded by former Google AI researchers and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gameloft Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
What is the reason for Gameloft Layoff? Gameloft Toronto, known for creating the popular game Disney Magic Kingdoms…
Bell Media Layoffs: Understanding Your Rights
What is the reason Bell Media layoff? Bell Media has announced further layoffs, cutting 43 technician jobs as…
TikTok Layoffs: Significant Workforce Reductions
What is the reason for TikTok layoffs? TikTok plans to lay off a significant portion of its operations…
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…
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…
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