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Employment Law November 20th, 2024

Kinaxis restructures for the second time in 2024 with new layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Kinaxis has announced its second round of layoffs in 2024 as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. Find out what this means for…

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kinaxis, severance pay
Employment Law November 20th, 2024

Kinaxis: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Kinaxis? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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COVID November 20th, 2024

Layoffs in Canada (2024)

By Lior Samfiru

A comprehensive list of all the notable layoffs that have happened at Canadian companies in 2024 due to downsizing or restructuring.

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A photo of a submarine sandwich on a wooden table. (Photo: Raphael Nogueira / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 19th, 2024

Blackstone acquiring Jersey Mike’s Subs for $8B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition comes just months after the submarine sandwich chain made its Canadian debut in Markham.

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Dave Coulier shares his non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis with the
Disability/Personal Injury November 19th, 2024

Dave Coulier, ‘Full House’ Star, Reveals Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis

By Sivan Tumarkin

Dave Coulier, ‘Full House’ star, shares his battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn about his story and how NHL disability benefits work.

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

RBC Layoffs 2024: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from RBC? Discover your rights as an RBC employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in…

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An assortment of currency from around the world. TD Bank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 19th, 2024

TD Bank Layoffs 2024: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from TD? Discover your rights as a TD employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in…

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An auto worker uses tools on a vehicle's engine. (Photo: Christian Buehner / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut to improve efficiency

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said optimizing for speed and excellence is necessary to "win in this competitive market."…

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A photo of a person working on an orange machine. (Photo: Nina Mercado / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at General Motors? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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