In April 2025, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced a major restructuring that resulted in approximately 200 layoffs from its Toronto corporate office. The Hudson’s Bay layoffs come as the retailer plans to shutter most of its stores across Canada, including
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Unfairly Terminated for Cause in Ontario? Understand the 2 Standards That Define Your Rights
Termination for cause is one of the most severe actions an employer can take against an employee. Often referred to as “the capital punishment of employment law,” it strips an employee of severance and other important rights. This is in…
The Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Canadian Jobs
As global trade tensions escalate, the effects are being felt beyond international borders—and for Canadian workers, the repercussions are becoming personal. A new wave of layoffs is sweeping across the country, with Ontario and Quebec bearing the brunt of the…
Denied STD or LTD Benefits in Ontario? Why You Need an Experienced Toronto Disability Lawyer
By Bram Lecker
Many Canadian employees feel the security and comfort of having disability income protection included as part of their employment benefits package. Unfortunately, new hires are so enamored with the initial contract, usually described in a glossy benefits booklet that they…
Employee Rights and Entitlements | Mister Trump Goes to Ottawa
Employee Rights and Entitlements
Mister Trump Goes to Ottawa
In a world where the absurd sometimes feels more real than reality, we imagine what might happen if a certain reality TV star businessman-turned-US-president found himself unexpectedly inserted into a Canadian…
Temporary Layoffs in Ontario: Lessons from U.S. Layoffs Due to Trump’s Tariffs
In the United States, temporary layoffs have often been a response to economic downturns, policy shifts, and global trade conflicts. A notable example was the wave of temporary layoffs in industries affected by President Trump’s tariffs. Many employers in the…
Ontario Maternity Leave: Rights Upon Return & New Job Protection for Surrogacy/Adoption
How can new parents be expected to focus on caring for their children when worried about job security? Many employees returning from leave face challenges like wrongful termination, demotions, or unfair changes to their roles. Ontario’s maternity, parental, and paternity…
The 2025 Job Market Shake-Up: Protecting Your Rights During Layoffs in Ontario
The start of 2025 has seen a surge in layoffs across major companies, reflecting the current economic climate influenced by global factors such as the ongoing U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs, rising global inflation, and supply chain disruptions…
Stat Holidays 2025 in Ontario: Dates, Pay, and Termination Rights
This blog covers everything you need to know about Statutory holidays (often called “stat holidays”) in Ontario. In Ontario, stat holidays are protected under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), ensuring fair treatment for employees.
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Preparing for Job Loss in Ontario’s Automotive Industry: Understanding Your Employment Rights in 2025
The automotive industry in Ontario faces uncertainty as U.S. trade policies, like potential tariffs, threaten economic stability. For employees, these shifts raise questions about workplace rights, especially when it comes to layoffs, termination, or significant changes to roles and responsibilities.…