Harassment and bullying are serious issues in any workplace, and understanding the different types and their definitions and implications is crucial for both employees and employers in Ontario. Under Ontario’s …
What’s Happening at X Right Now? Reports indicate that X (formerly Twitter) is undergoing another wave of layoffs, primarily targeting its engineering team. According to The Verge and discussions on …
What is the reason for Dropbox Layoffs? In a significant move, Dropbox has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 20%, translating to 528 layoffs. This marks the second …
What does your employment agreement say about return-to-office? Starbucks is the latest of many employers to bring down the hammer regarding return-to-office (“RTO”) mandates. The once-widespread remote work policies that …
In September 2024, Amazon announced that its employees would need to return to the office five days a week effective January 2, 2025. The decision marks a significant change from …
Manulife layoffs affects whom? Manulife laid off 225 positions, impacting roughly 2.5% of its global wealth and asset management team. Paul Lorentz, head of Manulife’s investment management division, announced the …
Remote work increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic as employers implemented ways to maintain operations while ensuring social distancing. Even after the removal of government restrictions, many employers maintained remote …
Why is Air Transat Laying Off Hundreds of Flight Attendants? Air Transat, the Montreal-based airline owned by Transat A.T. Inc., recently announced temporary layoffs affecting up to 400 flight attendants …
Termination of employment can seem like a daunting, frightening procedure. While it’s not an easy situation for any employee, it’s helpful to know the basics, as there are many different …
What is the mandatory retirement age in Canada? The answer is that there is none, and furthermore that employers are prohibited from setting any such policy. Requiring mandatory retirement or …
