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On May 13, 2026, Reuters reported that LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, planned to lay off approximately 5% of its global workforce as part […]

On May 13, 2026, Cisco announced plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, silicon, optics,

On April 27, 2026, Rogers Communications was reported to be offering voluntary buyout packages to a significant portion of its workforce, affecting approximately 25,000 employees,

Employees on long-term disability often wonder whether they can be terminated and whether they are still entitled to severance pay. In Ontario, the answer depends

On April 24, 2026, reports indicated that Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 7% of its workforce as part of ongoing restructuring efforts tied

If you are receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits in Ontario, your insurance company may require you to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME). In many

Employers sometimes monitor employees through cameras, computer systems, private investigators, or other forms of surveillance. In some situations, that monitoring may be lawful. In others,

If you are receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits, your insurance company may conduct surveillance to monitor your activities. This can include: video surveillance by private investigators

Many long-term disability (LTD) claims are denied because the insurance company argues that the disability is related to a pre-existing condition. Insurers often take the

Many employees assume that working for a small business means they have fewer legal protections. In Ontario, that is not true. Employment laws apply to

If you are unable to work because of depression, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, chronic stress, or another mental health condition, you may qualify for long-term disability

On February 27, 2026, Block, Inc. announced it is laying off more than 4,000 employees, representing roughly 40% of its global workforce. According to reporting

On February 26, 2026, eBay announced it is laying off approximately 800 employees, representing about 6% of its global workforce. According to reporting by Bloomberg

If you are currently on short-term disability (STD) and your benefits are ending soon, you may be wondering: How do I transition to long-term disability

In a landmark victory for employee rights, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has cleared the path for 1,772 current and former Medcan employees to

On April 17, 2026, reports indicated that Meta plans to cut approximately 10% of its global workforce, affecting roughly 8,000 employees, with layoffs expected to

If you have been receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits in Ontario, you may have heard that something changes after two years. For many policies, this

On February 5, 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, confirmed that layoff notifications to impacted employees in both the United States and

On February 4, 2026, Bell Media confirmed that about 60 positions were affected by layoffs as part of its shift toward digital media and ongoing

On January 14, 2026, it was reported that Statistics Canada is cutting approximately 850 positions and reducing its executive team by about 12% as it

In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) gives eligible employees who are pregnant and/or new parents the right to take unpaid time off work.

If you’ve been terminated without cause in Ontario, you may be entitled to termination pay, severance pay, or both under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

On November 3, 2025 the Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement between Desjardins Financial Services Firm Inc., Desjardins Global Asset Management, The Personal Insurance

On December 8, 2025, PepsiCo announced a major North American restructuring that includes reviewing its supply chain, cutting prices, reducing product offerings, and reducing its