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On July 28, 2026, Visa announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 7%, eliminating around 2,600 positions. The layoffs are expected to primarily […]

Discovering that a coworker earns more money than you can be frustrating, especially when you appear to be doing the same job. You may wonder

On June 15, 2026, Bell Canada’s parent company, BCE Inc., announced another round of layoffs, cutting approximately 690 positions across Canada as part of its

Most employees in Ontario are entitled to public holiday pay for nine statutory holidays each year under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000. There are nine

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 July 8, 2026, Rogers Communications announced that Rogers Sports & Media would eliminate approximately 230 positions and close six radio stations across Canada (CBC

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

In July 2026, Microsoft announced workforce reductions affecting approximately 3,200 positions within its Xbox gaming division worldwide. The cuts reached Canada, with 12 employees laid

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 May 20, 2026, Meta began layoffs as the company moved forward with plans to cut approximately 10% of its global workforce, affecting roughly 8,000

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