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If you are currently on short-term disability (STD) and your benefits are ending soon, you may be wondering: How do I transition to long-term disability […]

In a landmark victory for employee rights, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has cleared the path for 1,772 current and former Medcan employees to

On May 20, 2026, Meta began layoffs as the company moved forward with plans to cut approximately 10% of its global workforce, affecting roughly 8,000

If you have been receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits in Ontario, you may have heard that something changes after two years. For many policies, this

On February 5, 2026, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, confirmed that layoff notifications to impacted employees in both the United States and

On February 4, 2026, Bell Media confirmed that about 60 positions were affected by layoffs as part of its shift toward digital media and ongoing

On January 14, 2026, it was reported that Statistics Canada is cutting approximately 850 positions and reducing its executive team by about 12% as it

In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) gives eligible employees who are pregnant and/or new parents the right to take unpaid time off work.

If you’ve been terminated without cause in Ontario, you may be entitled to termination pay, severance pay, or both under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

On November 3, 2025 the Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement between Desjardins Financial Services Firm Inc., Desjardins Global Asset Management, The Personal Insurance

On December 8, 2025, PepsiCo announced a major North American restructuring that includes reviewing its supply chain, cutting prices, reducing product offerings, and reducing its

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