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A larger, rolling farmer's field extends off into the distance, with a slightly cloudy blue sky visible overhead. Cargill employees who lose their job are entitled to a severance package.
Employment Law October 17th, 2023

Cargill: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 16th, 2023

LinkedIn laying off nearly 700 workers, second cut in months

By Lior Samfiru

The Microsoft-owned social media platform said the reduction affects its "engineering, product, talent, and finance teams."…

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Employment Law October 16th, 2023

Pfizer planning to cut jobs as part of ‘cost realignment program’

By Lior Samfiru

The pharmaceutical giant said the new program is "expected to deliver targeted savings of at least $3.5 billion."…

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Employment Law October 16th, 2023

Pfizer Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 16th, 2023

54% of racialized Canadians have experienced workplace racism, study finds

By Lior Samfiru

More than one-third of employees claim that they have felt harassed or discriminated against in their current role.

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Employment Law October 14th, 2023

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant believes that the acquisition will "benefit players and the gaming industry worldwide."…

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Employment Law October 13th, 2023

Can my employer ban the use of AI at work?

By Karen Tereposky

Company banned the use of AI tools at work? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law October 13th, 2023

Study: Canadian tech workers paid 46% less than U.S. counterparts

By Lior Samfiru

Researchers say achieving a competitive tech labour market "involves much more than just equating compensation levels."…

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A number of employees are seated at a row of computers in a large workspace, with lightbulbs hanging overhead.
Employment Law October 13th, 2023

Major employee-employer disconnect on remote work and AI: Survey

By Lior Samfiru

EY’s 2023 survey uncovers a mismatch between Canadian employer-employee expectations for remote work, pay, and GenAI training.

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