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Employment Law October 22nd, 2025

Inside the EQ Bank 2025 Restructuring: What Employees are Reporting

By Lior Samfiru

EQ Bank has reportedly reduced its workforce by 8%. Impacted employees are contacting Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to review severance packages.

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An assortment of currency from around the world. Banking industry employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 22nd, 2025

EQ Bank Layoffs 2025 – Severance Pay & Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 22nd, 2025

Meta Slashing 600 AI Jobs, Some Staffers Placed on “Non-Working Notice Period”

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 22nd, 2025

Meta Layoffs in Canada: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 22nd, 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 October 21st, 2025

BC to Increase Unpaid Leave Coverage for Workers: Employment Lawyer on 730 CKNW

By Dan Balkaran

Dan Balkaran, BC employment law practice lead at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, delved into the details with 730 CKNW's Jill Bennett.

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Employment Law October 21st, 2025

Scotiabank Confirms 2,500+ Job Cuts Across Canada, Part of Major Restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Scotiabank confirms 2,500+ job cuts across Canada as part of a major restructuring. Learn what’s happening & what employees should know now.

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An assortment of currency from around the world. Scotiabank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 21st, 2025

Scotiabank Layoffs: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Scotiabank layoffs in 2025 hit more than 2,500 employees in Toronto and across Canada. Here are the facts — and employees' next…

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Employment Law October 21st, 2025

General Motors Layoffs: October 2025 Update + Severance Rights

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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