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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 July 2026, Amazon announced additional layoffs within its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) division as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The company said it

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

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 September 14, 2026, Oracle began another round of layoffs, continuing a series of workforce reductions at the technology company. According to Business Insider, affected

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

On August 15, 2025, Edward Jones confirmed that it will reduce the size of its home office workforce by the end of the month, which

On July 29, 2025, Canadian Tire announced it eliminated an undisclosed number of corporate roles as part of a broader restructuring and modernization initiative. According

Hudson’s Bay has filed for creditor protection, putting thousands of jobs at risk (Associated Press, NPR). If you work for Hudson’s Bay, you may be wondering:

On September 24, 2026, Starbucks announced plans to close approximately 250 stores across North America. While the company did not release a list of Canadian

Telus announced in February 2025 that it was offering voluntary severance packages to approximately 700 employees nationwide, including management staff, as part of an ongoing

On October 28, 2025, Canada Post confirmed another round of management layoffs as part of its ongoing restructuring and cost-reduction plan. While the exact number

Mortgage advisors are key contributors to the financial sector, helping Canadians navigate the complexities of mortgages and financial planning. However, as commission employees, their unique

Financial advisors are vital to Canada’s financial sector, providing clients with critical guidance on investments, retirement planning, and wealth management. However, as commission employees, their

On January 17, 2025, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced the layoff of 41 employees as part of efforts to revamp the retailer’s structure. Charla Parkinson,

On November 29, 2024, Questrade Financial Group, one of Canada’s leading online brokerage firms, announced layoffs, leaving many employees uncertain about their future. While the

In a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on November 19, 2024, Justice K. Hood delivered a decisive judgment in the case of