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Nestle Canada Layoffs headquarters Toronto

Nestlé Canada Layoffs: Know Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / October 19, 2025

Nestlé has announced a global restructuring that will eliminate approximately 16,000 positions over the next two years (Reuters; AP News). While site-by-site details have not been released (Sky News), Canadian […]

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CIBC Layoffs: Legal Options for CIBC Employees Facing Job Loss

By Monkhouse Law / September 30, 2025

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 is one of Canada’s largest

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Temporary Layoffs vs. Constructive Dismissal in Ontario: Lessons from T. v. Salytics Inc. (2025)

By Monkhouse Law / September 17, 2025

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 dismissal. In 2025, the Ontario

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Monkhouse Law Welcomes Eight New Employment Lawyers

By Monkhouse Law / September 15, 2025

Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers is pleased to announce the addition of eight new employment lawyers to our team. Each brings a strong background in advocacy, litigation, and client service, further

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Ericsson Canada corporate layoffs in Mississauga, Ontario

Ericsson Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / September 9, 2025

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. Affected staff were informed that

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Oracle Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / September 8, 2025

In September 2025, Oracle initiated a large-scale workforce reduction affecting employees across Canada, US and other global regions. WARN filings confirm more than 250 jobs cut in California and 101

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Employee Misclassification Ontario

Employee Misclassification Ontario

By Monkhouse Law / August 26, 2025

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 Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA),

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Edward Jones Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / August 20, 2025

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 includes locations in Des Peres,

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Canadian Tire Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / July 29, 2025

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 to a statement to CTV

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Microsoft Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / July 2, 2025

On July 2, 2025, Microsoft announced a second wave of job cuts—eliminating approximately 9,000 roles globally (about 4% of its workforce)—in what came to be its largest layoff since 2023.

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TD Bank Layoffs: Legal Options for TD Bank Employees Facing Job Loss

By Monkhouse Law / May 22, 2025

Recent TD Bank Layoffs (May 2025 Update) On May 22, 2025, TD Bank confirmed it would be laying off approximately 2% of its global workforce—about 2,000 employees—as part of a

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Hudson’s Bay Bankruptcy: What Employees Need to Know About Creditor Protection & Job Loss

By Monkhouse Law / March 11, 2025

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: Will I lose my job?

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Starbucks Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / February 21, 2025

In September 2025, Starbucks announced major cost-cutting measures, including the closure of an undisclosed number of North American stores and the layoff of approximately 900 corporate employees. According to Reuters,

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Telus Layoffs: What Managers Need to Know About Severance Pay

By Monkhouse Law / February 10, 2025

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 corporate restructuring. The job reductions

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Canada Post Layoffs: What Managers Need to Know About Severance Pay

By Monkhouse Law / February 7, 2025

Canada Post announced on February 6, 2025, that it had laid off nearly 50 management employees earlier that week as part of a corporate-wide restructuring to address significant financial and

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Severance Pay for Mortgage Advisors: Understanding Your Rights

By Monkhouse Law / January 24, 2025

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 compensation structures often present challenges,

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Severance Pay for Financial Advisors: Understanding Your Rights

By Monkhouse Law / January 24, 2025

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 unique compensation structures often present

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Hudson’s Bay Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / January 17, 2025

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, a spokesperson for the Toronto-based

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Questrade Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / November 30, 2024

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 exact number of employees affected

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Court Affirms Protections for Whistleblower Employees: A Milestone Victory in Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / November 25, 2024

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 CANADIAN TRUCK WARRANTY INC. et

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Rogers Sports & Media Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / November 21, 2024

In November 2024, Rogers Sports & Media announced layoffs affecting dozens of employees in its audio division, citing declining advertising revenue and market uncertainty. According to a report by CBC

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Bell Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

By Monkhouse Law / November 16, 2024

In November 2024, Bell Canada initiated another round of layoffs, affecting employees across various departments. Reports from the Bell subreddit indicate that layoff notices were posted in primary office locations,

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National Bank Layoffs: Legal Options for National Bank Employees Facing Job Loss

By Monkhouse Law / October 25, 2024

National Bank of Canada, commonly known as National Bank, is one of Canada’s top financial institutions, with a strong reputation for innovation and tailored financial services, especially for clients in

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Scotiabank Layoffs: Legal Options for Scotiabank Employees Facing Job Loss

By Monkhouse Law / October 19, 2024

In October 2025, Scotiabank (The Bank of Nova Scotia) confirmed layoffs across its Canadian banking division as part of an efficiency-driven restructuring, according to reporting by (Financial Post, CTV News,

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