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Parkinson’s risk 126% higher for those living near golf courses, study finds

By Sivan Tumarkin

Dr. Ray Dorsey hopes the findings will raise awareness about the potential risks of pesticide use on golf courses.

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Employment Law May 13th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

WPP Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at WPP? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

‘A challenging week’: GroupM reorg reshapes nearly half of workforce

By Lior Samfiru

GroupM is restructuring up to 45% of its North American workforce amid a sweeping internal overhaul, as confirmed by CEO Sharb Farjami.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

Panasonic to slash 10,000 roles, reviewing efficiency of group companies

By Lior Samfiru

The electronics giant said in a recent statement that half of the job cuts will affect its Japanese workforce.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

Panasonic Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Panasonic? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 legal guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

General Motors Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at General Motors? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law May 12th, 2025

Nissan reportedly set to axe 10,000 jobs in latest round of cuts

By Lior Samfiru

Nissan's new CEO previously said he's considering extra measures as the automaker restructures its operations.

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