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Employment Law September 3rd, 2026

Uber Cutting 3,300 Jobs In September 2026: What Canadian Employees Should Know

By Lior Samfiru

Uber is cutting 3,300 jobs globally. Canadian employees should understand their severance rights before signing anything.

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Employment Law September 3rd, 2026

Uber Layoffs: Severance Pay For Canadian Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Uber is cutting approximately 3,300 jobs, or about 10% of its global workforce. Learn what you could be owed before signing an…

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Employment Law August 25th, 2026

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance & Employee Rights (2026)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump tariffs could put 87,000 Canadian jobs at risk. Here’s what Canadian employees need to know about layoffs, severance and workplace changes.

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Disability/Personal Injury August 1st, 2026

Can Canada Life Know If You Travel While on Disability?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Can Canada Life find out if you travelled while on disability? Learn how travel affects your claim and what could put your…

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Disability/Personal Injury July 25th, 2026

What Conditions Qualify For Disability in Canada?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Discover which conditions qualify for disability benefits in Canada, learn about eligibility criteria and how to apply for LTD & STD.

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Employment Law July 23rd, 2026

Uber Cutting Customer Service Jobs in 2026, Calling Staff Back to Offices

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at the ride-hailing giant's latest restructuring and key severance resources for affected Canadian staff.

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Employment Law July 23rd, 2026

Survey Warns 2026 Layoffs Could Worsen Gender Pay Gap

By Lior Samfiru

A closer look at Glassdoor's findings and why Canadians should contact our team before accepting a job offer.

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Employment Law July 22nd, 2026

Intel Confirms Data Centre Group Job Cuts Ahead of Q2 2026 Results

By Lior Samfiru

The latest information on the workforce reduction and key severance resources for non-union staff in Canada.

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Employment Law July 22nd, 2026

Intel Layoffs 2026: News, Restructuring & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Intel confirmed that it's trimming its data centre group in July. Key details and resources for affected Canadian staff.

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