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Uber Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance

September 2, 2026

On September 2, 2026, Uber Technologies announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, eliminating around 3,300 positions. The layoffs are Uber’s largest […]

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How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost in Ontario?

September 1, 2026

The cost of hiring an employment lawyer in Ontario depends on the type of workplace issue involved, the amount and complexity of the legal work

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Received a Severance Package? What to Consider Before Signing

August 15, 2026

Receiving a severance package can be overwhelming, especially when it arrives at the same time as an unexpected termination. You may be given an amount

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Visa Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance

July 30, 2026

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

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I Do the Same Job and Make Less Money Than My Cowoker: Is That Legal?

July 18, 2026

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

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What Is Reprisal in the Workplace? Employee Rights in Ontario

July 11, 2026

Workplace reprisal occurs when an employer punishes, threatens, intimidates or otherwise retaliates against an employee for exercising a legal workplace right. An employee may experience

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Bell Canada Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

June 15, 2026

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

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Statutory Holidays in Ontario: Public Holiday Pay Guide for Employees

May 29, 2026

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

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Termination Due to Restructuring in Ontario: Severance, Layoffs, and Your Rights

May 22, 2026

In Ontario, employers often use terms like “restructuring,” “downsizing,” “reorganization,” “position elimination,” or “workforce reduction” when ending employment. However, calling a termination a restructuring does

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LinkedIn Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance

May 14, 2026

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

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Cisco Layoffs in Canada: What Employees Should Know About Severance and Their Rights

May 14, 2026

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,

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Can You Be Fired While on Sick Leave in Ontario?

May 1, 2026

In Ontario, your employer cannot fire you simply because you are sick or because you took a valid sick leave. However, termination can still happen

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Sick Leave in Ontario: Your Rights, Pay, and What Employers Can and Cannot Do

May 1, 2026

In Ontario, most employees are entitled to up to three unpaid, job-protected sick days each calendar year under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. However, sick

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Rogers Layoffs in Canada: What Employees Should Know About Their Rights and Severance

April 27, 2026

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

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Long-Term Disability and Severance in Ontario: What Employees Need to Know

April 24, 2026

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

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Microsoft Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

April 23, 2026

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

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Independent Medical Examinations (IME) in Ontario and Long-Term Disability Claims

April 3, 2026

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

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Workplace Surveillance in Ontario: Can Your Employer Secretly Watch What You’re Doing?

March 20, 2026

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,

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Long-Term Disability Surveillance in Ontario: Can Insurance Companies Spy on You?

March 20, 2026

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

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Pre-Existing Conditions and Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Claims in Ontario

March 13, 2026

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

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Termination of Employment at a Small Business in Ontario: Your Rights

March 13, 2026

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

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Mental Health and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Claims in Ontario

March 6, 2026

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

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Block Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance and Their Rights

February 27, 2026

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

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eBay Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance and Their Rights

February 27, 2026

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

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