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Marler Blog
One of the premier DOH cut $220M is Team D now at risk?
By Bill Marler
This afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
As Economic Uncertainty Rises, Employers Should Know the Basics for Layoffs
It's been a while since I talked about layoffs on this blog. But if the whispers from employers that I've been getting these last few weeks are any indication, we…
Achkar Law Blog
Layoffs in Unionized Workplaces in Ontario
In Ontario, layoffs in unionized workplaces are governed by collective agreements and employment laws. Employers must understand their legal obligations and the risks associated with unionized layoffs to avoid costly…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
20 States and District of Columbia Sue Over U.S. Department of Education Mass Layoff
Quick Hits Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Education announced a mass layoff to cut the department’s workforce roughly in…
Employee Rights Blog
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…
Employment Class Actions: A General Counsel Briefing
With Federal Funding in Flux, Some Employers May Need to Review Layoff Procedures
By Erika Page
Terminations and layoffs are often the subject of employee class action lawsuits, whether they are brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining…
Employee Rights Blog
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…
Agha Law blog
Bell Layoffs in Ontario
By Faisal Agha
The financial landscape of Ontario has been significantly impacted by the recent layoffs announced by Bell. This development has raised numerous questions among employees about their rights and the legal…
Labor & Employment Insights
I’m WARNing You… Maybe? Bankruptcy Court Considers Exception to Layoff Notice Statute
By James Bailey, Anne R. Yuengert
The federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act (the WARN Act), generally requires that employers give workers 60 days’ written notice of any plant closings or mass layoffs. If employers do…
Rudner Law Blog
High Tide for Wave of Job Cuts: What You Need to Know
By Nadia Zaman
What if there was a Layoffs Wrapped for 2024? Unfortunately, many employers in Canada have reduced their workforce this year, and are continuing to do so. In light of this…