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Maternity Leave Realities: Behind the Scenes in Your Workplace!
Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a life-altering experience, and for many, the professional world becomes a complex maze…
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The Silent Struggle of Mental Health at Work
Why Is Addressing Mental Health at Work Crucial? Despite the fact that with each passing year mental health at work…
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When Can My Employer Modify My Work Schedule?
Does Your Employment Contract Address Schedule Changes? The resolution to this inquiry hinges significantly on the presence of provisions in…
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CBC Layoffs 600 Jobs
Why is CBC/Radio-Canada Laying Off 600 Employees? In a significant development, CBC/Radio-Canada has made a groundbreaking announcement of laying off…
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Spotify Layoff: Strategic Shift Amidst Growth Challenges
What Drove Spotify to Lay Off 17% of Its Workforce? Spotify experienced a surge in its shares, closing up over…
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TD’s Layoffs: Workforce Restructuring & Financial Challenges
TD layoffs 3,000 positions. Toronto-Dominion Bank fell short of analysts’ earnings expectations as it allocated more funds than anticipated for…
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Termination for Cause & Medical Privacy
In any healthcare system, safeguarding patient privacy is not only an ethical matter: it presents a legal imperative. Recent events…
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Mastermind Toys Bankruptcy: Challenges and Restructuring
All about Mastermind Toys Bankruptcy Mastermind Toys has received the go ahead from the Ontario Court of Justice to initiate…
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Bad Boy’s Bankruptcy: Challenges and Restructuring
All about Bad Boy’s Bankruptcy Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd. has received the green light from an Ontario court to…
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Amazon’s Alexa Layoffs: Bold Move in the AI Arena
Amazon’s Alexa layoffs division indicating a shift in the company’s focus? In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and…
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As Incidents of Hate Speech Rise, When Can Employers Legally Sanction Workers?
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Incidents of Antisemitism and Islamophobia are drastically rising in Canada in the wake of the…
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Employers Using Human Rights Loopholes
Employees working for federally regulated employers, such as banks, are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act, which lays out…
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Manulife Layoff: Global Workforce Reduction by 250 Positions
Manulife Layoff 2.5% of its workforce Manulife Investment Management made a significant announcement today, revealing a strategic workforce reduction of…
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Unity Layoff: Severance Rights for Employees
Why is Unity considering more layoffs? Unity, the renowned game engine maker, seems to be bracing for another round of…
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Amazon Layoffs: 180 Positions Cut in Gaming Division
In a recent internal memo, Amazon has confirmed the reduction of “just over” 180 positions within its gaming division, as…
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Canadian Tire Layoffs 3% of its Workforce
Canadian Tire layoffs significant workforce, amounting to approximately 3% of its employees in the fourth quarter, as it navigates through…
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Is Wearing a Poppy at Work a Right?
With Remembrance Day around the corner, Saskatchewan has turned its legislative mind to wearing poppy at work. The province has…
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Ontario to Mandate Pay Transparency in Job Listings
Ontario is taking a significant step towards enhancing pay transparency in job listings, with new legislation on the horizon. The…
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Ontario’s Stand Against NDAs in Workplace Harassment
Ontario is taking a significant step toward addressing workplace sexual harassment, misconduct, and violence by considering the prohibition of non-disclosure…
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TVA Layoff and Media Industry Transformation
Why leads to TVA Layoff it’s workforce? TVA Group, a prominent Montreal-based broadcaster, has made a significant announcement that reflects…
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Splunk Layoffs: Pre-Merger Shakeup
Splunk Layoffs 7% of it’s workforce In a bold and surprising move, the cybersecurity powerhouse Splunk, poised to be the…
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Dismissal for “Bashing Your Boss” in a Private Group Chat?
A recent case in the UK has the courts considering whether insults against your boss in a private WhatsApp group…
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Social Media Privacy in the Workplace?
Recently enacted legislation in the state of New York has passed that will prohibit employers from demanding the passwords to…
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Twitter Mass Layoffs & Legal Battles
In late-2022, the company now known as X Corp. and previously known as Twitter conducted a mass layoff of thousands…
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2023 Layoffs to Continue
Recent polls of human resources leaders across Canada have shown that the widespread layoffs in the workplace seen over the…
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State of the Economy & Workplace Layoffs
Are Widespread Workplace Layoffs in Canada Set to Continue in 2023? Recent polls of human resources leaders across Canada have…
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Ontario’s Harassment and Discrimination Laws
A news story recently circulated from Kansas in the United States, where a Chipotle restaurant manager was sued for harassment…
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As Side Gigs Become More Common To Boost Income, What Are The Rules For Employees?
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL These days, many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. With so many workers…
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Nokia Layoffs: Severance Pay Insights
Nokia to layoff 14,000 employees Nokia, a prominent telecom equipment manufacturer, has unveiled plans to trim its global workforce by…
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Desjardins Layoffs: Adapting to Economic Realities
Desjardins to layoff 400 employees Montreal-based financial services company Desjardins is set to lay off hundreds of employees, reducing its…
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Why Employment Contracts Matter
Why is employer recruiting activity still declining in Q2 2023? A new report from the Indeed Hiring Lab shows that…
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Scotiabank Layoffs 3% of its Global Workforce
Scotiabank layoffs & expects its Q4 results to be adversely affected by restructuring, job cuts, and impairment charges. Scotiabank’s layoffs…
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Nepotism in the Workplace
Unfortunately, nepotism is a phenomenon that continues to persist in today’s society. It is doubtful anyone is a stranger to…
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Termination of 8 employees at Hamilton Heath Sciences (HHS)
Why led Termination of Eight Employees at Hamilton Health Sciences ? In any healthcare system, safeguarding patient privacy is not…
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Workplace Laws Won’t Protect You From Being Fired for Making Comments Deemed Hateful Online
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL In the aftermath of the horrific events last weekend in Israel, a wave of Canadians…
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Can Off-Duty Social Media Conduct Affect Your Job?
An Air Canada pilot was recently grounded for inappropriate posts on his social media. While this particular case involved a…
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Metroland’s Bankruptcy in Ontario
What led to Metroland Media filing for protection from creditors for bankruptcy in Ontario? The Canadian newspaper industry is in…
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Toronto Dominion Bank’s $500M Battle for Employee Rights
A fresh chapter unfolds as a proposed class action lawsuit takes center stage against The Toronto Dominion Bank. The lawsuit…
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World Mental Health Day
What is World Mental Health Day? October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness, educate folks,…
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New Insights into Terminations for Just Cause
The law around what isn’t and isn’t acceptable when it comes to terminations for cause continues to evolve. It seems…
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Discrimination Unveiled: Social Media’s Dark Side
What Role Do Social Media Platforms Play in Today’s Society? Social media platforms form the bedrock of today’s society. They…
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Epic Games Layoffs Amid Financial Challenges
Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite, is set to cut approximately 16% of its workforce, affecting around 870 employees, as…
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Bad Boss Battles: Canada’s Secret Struggle
We undertook a nationwide survey on social media across Canada. 545 people felt passionately enough about the topic to respond…
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Employee Wellbeing – A Human Right
As Canada shifts into more of a post-pandemic world, employees’ views towards prioritizing their wellbeing at work has shifted as…
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Better.com Layoffs: Navigating Challenges and Growth
Better.com’s stock-market debut in August saw a sharp 93% drop on the first trading day, leading to CEO Vishal Garg…
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Rogers vs. Natale: Severance Repayment
Why Did Rogers Counter Sue Natale for Severance Repayment? In an uncommon turn of events, Rogers Communications Inc. has launched…
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Google Layoffs: Navigating Workforce Adjustments
Google’s Recruitment Division Layoffs Google’s recruitment division is experiencing layoffs due to decreased demand for recruiters. A spokesperson, Courtenay Mencini,…
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Citigroup’s Layoffs & Profitability Streamlining
Citigroup’s Layoffs & Restructuring Overview Citigroup (C.N) is undergoing a significant reorganization, with compliance and risk management support staff among…
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BMO Layoffs: Restructuring Amid Rising Interest Rates
BMO Layoffs: Indirect Auto Finance Closure BMO Financial Group is shutting down its indirect retail auto finance business to redirect…
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International Equal Pay Day: Is Gender Discrimination Alive?
What is International Equal Pay Day? International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on September 18, represents the longstanding efforts towards achieving…
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Mike Babcock Resigns: Blue Jackets’ Coaching Shake-Up
Why Mike Babcock Resigns: The Sudden End to His Coaching Stint Mike Babcock’s tenure as head coach of the Columbus…
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Deleted WhatsApp Chats: An Employer Investigation Drama
Employer Investigation Unveiled: The Vanishing WhatsApp Messages In a recent legal dispute, a former senior executive has been accused of…
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Considering Using AI for Legal Advice? Here’s Why it’s Not Ready
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Why pay for a lawyer’s advice when you can find it online for free?…
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Remote Work Redefining Sick Days
Can Employees Choose Remote Work Post-COVID? With many Canadians having grown accustomed to working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, many…
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Sick Notes: The Drama of Privacy and Accountability
Why is the Requirement for Sick Notes Making Headlines in Nova Scotia? An employer’s ability to ask an employee for…
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Termination for ‘Just Cause’ vs. ‘Wilful Misconduct’
‘Just Cause’ vs. ‘Wilful Misconduct’ termination? A just cause termination occurs when an employer fires an employee due to serious…
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RBC Layoffs: Income Growth vs. Workforce Changes
RBC layoffs more workers. Despite a notable year-on-year rise in net income, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced…
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Workplace Harassment: The Importance of a Proper Investigation
What are an employer’s duties when investigating complaints of workplace harassment under the Ontario Health and Safety Act? Under section…
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Knicks Sue Raptors Over Alleged Data Heist
Knicks Sue Raptors: Legal Action Unveiled The New York Knicks have filed a lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors, certain individuals…
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Empowering Employers: Recent Changes to Canada Labour Code
Updates to Canada Labour Code? As of July 9, 2023, amendments to the Canada Labour Code have taken effect, placing…
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Ex-Rogers CEO Natale Sues for $24M Wrongful Dismissal Suit
Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale Launches $24M Wrongful Dismissal Suit. Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale has launched a legal battle…
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Disney Gender Discrimination: Unveiling Pay Inequity
What’s Behind the Disney Gender Discrimination Lawsuit? Sadly, pay equity continues to be an ongoing issue for employees. Companies that…
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Global Layoff Trends: Exploring Current Workplace Realities
Why is there a Sudden Surge in Global Layoffs? A recent poll of human resource leaders across Canada, the United…
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Legal Alarms: Are Your Employment Contracts Outdated?
Recent changes to the law should have employers reviewing their employment contracts. Since 2020, the landscape of employment contracts and…
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Twitter Legal Battles: Navigating Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Arbitration
Twitter legal battles unfold as ex-employees seek compensation for mass layoffs. The social media giant laid off thousands of employees…
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Yellow Corporation Layoffs & Facing Closure
Trucking company Yellow Corporation layoffs 150 employees. In a shocking turn of events, Yellow Corporation, the third-largest less-than-truckload company, has…
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Canaccord’s Layoffs: Reasons Behind Staff Reductions
Why is Canaccord Genuity Corp. implementing significant staff reductions? Canaccord layoffs at company are an unfortunate side-effect of tough economic…
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Telus Layoffs: Cutting 6,000 employees globally
Unveiling the Mystery Behind Telus Layoffs Telus layoffs 6,000 employees globally. In a major corporate shakeup, Telus, the renowned telecom…
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Mass Layoffs in Canada: The worst is yet to come?
Will mass layoffs in Canada escalate despite the current recession? Mass layoffs in Canada have not taken off as wildly…
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Is Ontario Unemployment on the Rise?
Are Ontario Unemployment Rates Rising Again Amidst Economic Uncertainty? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario has been on a bit of…
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Amazon’s Return-to-Office Blitz: The Battle for Workforce Waves!
How did the COVID-19 pandemic change remote work dynamics for employees? Over the COVID-19 pandemic many employees began working remotely…
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Microsoft Layoffs: Navigating Turbulent Times
How does this round of Microsoft layoffs relate to previous downsizing efforts? Microsoft has announced additional job cuts as part…
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Sexual Harassment: A Pervasive Workplace Phenomenon
Why is reporting incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace rare? Sexual harassment unfortunately continues to ravage the workplace into…
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Rogers Offering Voluntary Severance Packages to its Employees
Rogers offers some employees a voluntary severance package. Rogers Communications Inc. CEO, Tony Staffieri, underlines the company’s proactive measures to…
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Canadian Layoff Trends in 2023: Your Severance Rights
Unveiling Canadian Layoff Patterns: Identifying the Provinces Hit Hardest by Employee Terminations A person’s job represents something so fundamental to…
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Sunwing Airlines Layoffs Potentially On the Horizon
What are the implications of Westjet’s plan to wind down Sunwing Airlines? Canadian airline Westjet has announced plans to wind…
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What Rights do Employees Have in Company Restructuring?
As companies respond to a changing economic climate, we are continuing to see bold changes in company restructuring and business…
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UBS Layoffs: Reshaping the Banking Landscape with Job Cuts
UBS layoffs, Major Shake Up in Banking: In a groundbreaking development following the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse Group, UBS…
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Workplace Harassment: Unveiling Investigations Gone Wrong
What are the duties of employers under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding workplace harassment complaints? Ontario’s Occupational Health…
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Ritual Lays Off 40% of Employees
In a move reflecting the evolving landscape of the tech industry, Ritual Technologies Inc., a Toronto-based takeout service, has made…
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Work from Anywhere Weeks: Blessing or Curse?
Do employees have the right to choose remote work? The COVID-19 pandemic led to many employees either choosing to or…
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Proximity Bias: The New Normal?
What is Proximity Bias and How Does it Affect the Hybrid Workplace? As the hybrid workplace becomes the new normal,…
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RONA layoffs: Cutting 500 Employees
Rona layoffs 500 employees amid economic downturns. RONA Inc., a leading home improvement retailer based in Boucherville, Quebec, is shaking…
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Shopify Severance: The Cost of Shortchanging Employees
What allegations have been made against Shopify regarding employee dismissals and severance packages? When an employer makes the decision to…
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Instant Brands Files Bankruptcy
Why has Pyrex kitchenware manufacturer filed for bankruptcy? Pyrex kitchenware manufacturer, Instant Brands, has filed for bankruptcy due to excessive…
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Bell Layoffs: 1,300 Job Cuts and 9 Radio Stations Shut Down in Canada
BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell Media, is undergoing significant changes in its news delivery strategy, resulting in the…
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Grubhub Layoffs 15% of Corporate Workforce
What is the reason behind the Grubhub layoffs? Grubhub, a prominent food delivery brand, is undergoing a significant workforce reduction,…
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Pregnancy Discrimination: Timing of Termination and Bias
Pregnancy Discrimination: Can You Fire Someone for Being Pregnant? Although employers have a lot of latitude in determining who to…
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Voluntary Severance by Telus to 4000 Employees
United Steelworkers (USW), Local 1944 has announced that Telus, the telecommunications company, has offered the majority of its unionized employees…
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Cigna Long-term Disability Claims: Disputes and Denials
Why do disputes arise between employees on long-term disability and insurers? The last thing that an employee on long-term disability…
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Mental Health in the Workplace
Why are over 60% of Canadians experiencing financial stress? Unsurprisingly, mental health, financial wellbeing, and mental health in the workplace…
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Spotify Layoffs in its Podcast Division will Affect 200 Employees
Spotify has announced its second round of layoffs, resulting in the reduction of 200 jobs from its podcast unit. This…
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Parental Rights in Ontario: Balancing Work and Childcare
Families are the cornerstone of communities. By extension, the value of strong families extends to the health of a country…
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Termination for Cause: Impact and Legal Considerations
Why is for cause termination considered the “capital punishment” of employment law? Employment relationships generally come to an end in…
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Beyond 9 to 5: Unmasking the Impact of Off-Duty Conduct
How has the digital world and remote work blurred the line between work time and personal time? There has always…
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Employment Rights : Extended Notice Beyond 24 Months
What is “reasonable notice of termination” and its significance? During the current recession, it is important for all employees to…
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Telus offers Severance Packages to employees to cut workforce
What is Telus offering to its customer support staff across Canada? Telus offers severance packages! Telus, the Vancouver-based telecommunications company,…
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Hybrid Work Policy Demands in PSAC Strike: Navigating the Shift
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has been on strike since April 19, after two years of negotiations with…
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Protecting Remote Workers’ Rights
There was a significant boom in the number of employees working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However,…
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Remote Workers’ Rights & Legal Implications
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw many workers leave the city, or even the province. While some have since been…
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