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Severance Agreement
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Rudner Law Blog
Stelco Headlines: What You Need to Know about Layoffs, Mass Terminations and Your Rights
By Nadia Zaman
The Stelco layoff headlines raise questions that go beyond how many jobs are affected. If you are facing a layoff or worried about losing your job, you want to know:…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
Over 40 and Offered Severance? How to Spot Age Discrimination and Use the OWBPA to Negotiate
By Christopher Q. Davis, Managing Partner, Working Solutions Law FirmLast updated: October 2026 The short answer If you’re 40 or older and your employer offers severance in exchange for a…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
Can I Still Get My Bonus After Being Fired or Laid Off? What The Law Says For Employees in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
By Christopher Q. Davis, Managing Partner, Working Solutions Law FirmLast updated: October 2026 The short answer You may be entitled to your bonus after you’re fired or laid off. It…
Employee Rights Blog
How Is Severance Pay Calculated in Ontario in 2026?
By Leo
In everyday conversation, employees often use “severance” to describe their entire termination package. Ontario law is more precise. Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), termination pay and statutory severance…
Employee Rights Blog
Fired While Pregnant in Toronto? Pregnancy Discrimination and Severance Rights
By Leo
Being pregnant does not make an employee immune from termination. It does, however, make the reason for the decision legally important. Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, pregnancy is protected as…
New York Labor & Employment Law Blog
What Employers Need to Know about New York State’s Proposed No Severance Ultimatums Act
By David Paseltiner, Rose Egan
The New York State Legislature has passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act (S372A/A6480A)(the “Proposed Act”), which, once signed by Governor Hochul, would establish notice requirements and minimum review and revocation…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
Laid Off Because of AI? What Employees Should Know About Severance, WARN Notices and Age Discrimination
By Tugba Ayaz
The Short Answer Employers can restructure their businesses and replace roles with technology. However, an AI-driven layoff does not suspend employment law. If your employer terminated your employment as part…
Achkar Law Blog
Windsor Assembly Idled Again: Layoff Rights for Non-Union Workers
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Achkar Law Blog
Stelco Hamilton Layoffs: Recall, Severance and Your Rights
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Agha Law blog
CIBC Layoffs 2026
By Faisal Agha
The recent wave of CIBC layoffs in Ontario has left many employees facing uncertainty and stress. Understanding your rights and the steps to take in this situation is crucial.…