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Employees often search for the difference between layoff vs termination. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but legally they mean very different things and can […]

Ontario operates under a common law system, which relies on principles developed through prior court decisions. To ensure consistency, fairness, and finality, the legal system

In late November 2025, Shopify confirmed another round of layoffs affecting what the company described as a “fraction of a per cent” of its workforce.

In a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, S. v. 2554318 Ontario Ltd. o/a Tax Mechanic, 2025 ONSC 6478, the Court awarded more

Employees often assume that once a judge releases a decision, the matter is fully resolved. In reality, what you receive first is usually an endorsement

On November 17, 2025, multiple outlets reported that Toys “R” Us Canada is undergoing a major downsizing of its Canadian operations, with at least 38

Employees across Ontario are often surprised to learn they may be legally entitled to pay even if they are sent home early or work only

The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that a former employee of a failed startup may be entitled to relief under the oppression remedy against two

On November 5, 2025, multiple outlets including Bloomberg and Reuters reported that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will cut about 10% of its workforce, or roughly

On November 4, 2025, the federal government tabled its budget, outlining substantial restructuring of the public service over several years. Reporting and government documents indicate

On November 4, 2025, IBM announced a global restructuring that will eliminate several thousand positions before year-end (Reuters, The Register). The company described the cuts

On October 30, 2025, Canadian National Railway Co. (“CN Rail”) announced the elimination of approximately 400 management positions across its operations in Canada and the

If you need time off work to care for a loved one with a serious medical condition, Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) gives most

In May 2026, reports indicated Amazon reduced roles within its Selling Partner Services division, which supports third-party sellers on the platform (Business Insider). In March

On October 28, 2025, Canadian social media management company Hootsuite announced widespread layoffs affecting approximately 20% of its global workforce. The company said the cuts

On October 25, 2025, reports confirmed that TD Bank is laying off staff and staggering its four-day return-to-office mandate as part of ongoing restructuring tied

On October 24, 2025, Air Canada announced the elimination of approximately 400 management positions following an internal organizational review. The airline described the move as a

On October 16, 2025, Nestlé announced a global restructuring that will eliminate approximately 16,000 positions over the next two years (Reuters; AP News). While site-by-site

If you are facing a layoff at CIBC, here is what you need to know about your rights and options under Canadian employment law. CIBC

Can your employer put you on a temporary layoff without it being a termination? Many employees in Ontario assume a layoff is automatically a constructive

Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers is pleased to announce the addition of seven new employment lawyers to our team. Each brings a strong background in advocacy,

On September 8, 2025, Ericsson announced the layoff of approximately 100 technical employees in Canada as part of a broader cost-cutting and workforce consolidation strategy.

On March 31, 2026, Oracle began a major round of layoffs affecting employees worldwide, including employees in Canada. Employees in multiple countries received early morning

Many employees in Ontario are denied overtime pay, vacation pay, and other rights because they’ve been wrongly labeled as “managers” or “independent contractors.” Under the