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Employment Law September 28th, 2026

Starbucks Announces 250 Store Closures In September 2026, Including Canadian Locations

By Lior Samfiru

Starbucks announced 250 North American store closures on September 24, 2026. What is confirmed in Canada & what affected employees should do.

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Employment Law September 28th, 2026

CIBC Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Latest CIBC layoff news, including September 2026 Halifax reports. Learn what Canadian employees should know about severance before signing.

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Employment Law September 28th, 2026

Starbucks Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Starbucks layoffs and store closures in Canada: latest updates, severance rights and what employees should know before signing an offer.

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Employment Law September 24th, 2026

Thinkific Layoffs and Severance Packages in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Thinkific layoff news and severance guidance for Canadian employees, including the company’s September 2026 reduction of 96 positions.

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Employment Law September 22nd, 2026

Microsoft Layoffs 2026: Latest News, Xbox Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Latest Microsoft and Xbox layoff news, including 2026 restructuring. What employees in Canada should know about severance pay before signing.

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Employment Law September 21st, 2026

Canada Health Infoway CEO’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Health Infoway’s former CEO is suing after a one-year severance offer. Learn how notice, bonuses and conduct can affect compensation.

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Employment Law September 21st, 2026

Novo Nordisk Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Latest Novo Nordisk layoff updates & Canadian employee rights. Lost your job? Severance could be up to 24 months’ pay. Check before…

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Employment Law September 16th, 2026

Oracle Begins New Round of Job Cuts in September 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Oracle began new layoffs on September 14, with further cuts reported in India. What is known about the latest round and Canadian…

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Employment Law September 11th, 2026

Ontario Science Centre Eliminates Entire Science Dept. As 31 Workers Are Laid Off

By Lior Samfiru

The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 31 workers and eliminated its standalone Science Unit.

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