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Employment Law January 23rd, 2024

Brex Layoffs: 20% of staff being cut, grew ‘too quickly’

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the workforce reduction puts the expense management startup "on a clear path towards profitability."…

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2024

Brex: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2024

Cloudflare, Discord workers post layoffs online: Employee rights

By Travis Carpenter

Thinking of recording your termination meeting? Understand your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

SkyHive Layoffs: More than 30 employees cut, according to reports

By Lior Samfiru

The Vancouver-based software company is allegedly laying off dozens of workers, according to reports by employees.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

Workplace Rebound: Canada’s Shift from Home to Office Post-Pandemic

By Lior Samfiru

The percentage of Canadians working predominantly from home has seen a dramatic drop from 2020 to November 2023.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

Wayfair Layoffs: 50 Ontario workers lose jobs, 1,650 cut globally due to overhiring

By Lior Samfiru

Wayfair's CEO says the layoffs, which include employees based in Canada, are a result of overhiring and operational streamlining.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

Wayfair Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

The Source stores rebranding as ‘Best Buy Express’, closing 100+ locations

By Lior Samfiru

Bell Canada is closing over 100 The Source locations and rebranding the chain as Best Buy Express in 2024.

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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Amazon trimming ‘Buy with Prime’ unit amid sweeping layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes as the e-commerce giant cuts hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video, MGM, and Twitch units.

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