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Employment Law April 16th, 2025

Mullen Group acquiring logistics provider Cole Group: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The share purchase agreement, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in Q2 2025.

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Employment Law April 16th, 2025

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75% in April 2025: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's April interest rate decision and how it could affect employment in the country.

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Employment Law April 15th, 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 April 15th, 2025

Canada unveils suite of business relief measures amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government is allocating billions of dollars in aid and implementing new temporary EI measures.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

360insights Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from 360insights? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

Zymeworks Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

Alstom Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Learn your rights, severance pay, and next steps in our 2025 legal guide before…

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Employment Law April 11th, 2025

Google’s Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams reportedly trimmed in April

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the tech giant is focused on "becoming more nimble and operating more effectively."…

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