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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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Employment Law January 16th, 2024

Bonuses or Bust: Rising trend of quitting over bonus expectations in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Many Canadian professionals in finance, technology, and accounting may quit if they don't receive year-end bonuses.

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Employment Law January 15th, 2024

Newell Brands: Sharpie, Rubbermaid maker cutting 7% of office jobs

By Lior Samfiru

In addition to the job cuts, the consumer goods company is planning to "further optimize" its real estate footprint.

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Employment Law January 15th, 2024

Newell Brands: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Instagram Layoffs: 60 technical program manager positions axed

By Lior Samfiru

The affected employees have two months to find another job at the Meta-owned social media platform.

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Universal Music Group cutting jobs in 2024, evolving ‘organizational structure’

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, the world's largest record label could lay off hundreds of employees in the first quarter.

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Universal Music Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Citigroup to slash 20,000 jobs over the ‘medium-term’

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, the layoffs at the bank could take place over a three- to five-year period.

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Citi Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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