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Ontario extends layoff protections, targets job scams in response to U.S. tariff threats

by Todd Humber May 28, 2025

written by Todd Humber May 28, 2025

Ontario employers will gain new flexibility to extend temporary layoffs beyond current limits while facing enhanced compliance measures under legislation introduced today…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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