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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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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Employee’s right to reinstatement after termination: Employment lawyer on 640 Toronto

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus on 640 Toronto with Kelly Cutrara discusses an employee's right to ask for their back after termination of…

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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Severance Pay for Quality Assurance Engineer

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance quality assurance engineers in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at…

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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Google Layoffs: 100 jobs at YouTube being axed, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, affected staff members have 60 days to find a new role before their dismissal takes effect.

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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Restaurant Industry Alert: 2024 Brings Economic Challenges, Says Morningstar

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about your employee rights as DBRS Morningstar's 2024 Restaurant Outlook predicts a challenging year for Canada's restaurant sector.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2024

CVC Capital Partners: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by CVC Capital Partners? Learn about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2024

Great Canadian Dollar Store: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Great Canadian Dollar Store? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can…

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Employment Law January 17th, 2024

Natural disasters in Ontario: What employees need to know

By Teilen Celentano

Being forced to work during a natural disaster or lost your job? Understand your rights in Ontario and how we can help.

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Employment Law January 16th, 2024

Google Layoffs: ‘Few hundred roles’ on ad sales team being cut

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant has also eliminated hundreds of jobs across its Voice Assistant, hardware, and engineering teams.

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