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Parliament Hill in Ottawa — where the federal government announced the 2025 budget outlining plans for 40,000 public service job cuts.

Federal Budget 2025: Public Service Layoffs & Employee Rights

November 4, 2025

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 […]

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IBM Canada Headquarters Markham, Ontario

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

November 4, 2025

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

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CN Rail Layoffs: What Employees Should Know About Their Rights and Severance

October 31, 2025

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

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Family Caregiver Leave Ontario: Your Rights Under the ESA

October 31, 2025

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

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

October 28, 2025

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

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Hootsuite Layoffs Canada

Hootsuite Layoffs: What Employees Should Know About Their Rights and Severance

October 28, 2025

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

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TD Bank Layoffs & Restructuring: Severance Pay and Legal Options for Employees

October 25, 2025

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

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

October 24, 2025

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

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Nestle Canada Layoffs headquarters Toronto

Nestlé Canada Layoffs: Know Your Employment Rights

October 16, 2025

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

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CIBC, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

CIBC Layoffs: Legal Options for CIBC Employees Facing Job Loss

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

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Temporary Layoffs vs. Constructive Dismissal in Ontario

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

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Ericsson Canada corporate layoffs in Mississauga, Ontario

Ericsson Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

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.

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Oracle Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

September 8, 2025

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

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Employee Misclassification Ontario

Employee Misclassification Ontario

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

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Edward Jones Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

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

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Canadian Tire Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

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

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

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:

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Starbucks Layoffs Canada: Understanding Your Employment Rights

February 21, 2025

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

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Telus Layoffs: What Managers Need to Know About Severance Pay

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

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

February 7, 2025

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

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Severance Pay for Mortgage Advisors: Understanding Your Rights

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

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Severance Pay for Financial Advisors: Understanding Your Rights

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

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Hudson’s Bay Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

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,

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Questrade Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights

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

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