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 a roller coaster for unemployment rates. A prolific spike in …
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 much if not all of the time. With more and …
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 (“LTD”) wants to deal with is a dispute with the …
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 are inextricably intertwined. Recent studies have shown that individuals’ mental …
Spotify Layoffs in its Podcast Division Affect 200 Employees
Spotify has announced its second round of layoffs, resulting in the reduction of 200 jobs from its podcast unit. This move, which accounts for roughly 2% of the company’s workforce, …
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 overall and has therefore increasingly come to the attention of …
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 one of a few ways – with one of the …
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 been an issue as to whether a person can be …
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 be aware of their employment rights, particularly regarding the severance …
Telus offers Severance Packages to employees
What is Telus offering to its customer support staff across Canada? Telus offers severance packages! Telus, the Vancouver-based telecommunications company, is making waves by offering voluntary severance and retirement packages …