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Employment Law March 1st, 2024

Appeal Win: B.C. sales clerk awarded $30K in wrongful dismissal case

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP successfully argued that CERB shouldn't be deducted from the employee's severance award.

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Employment Law March 1st, 2024

Lighthouse Labs engages in companywide layoffs: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

Canadian education company Lighthouse Labs is laying off employees as part of a companywide restructuring, according to reports.

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Employment Law March 1st, 2024

Lighthouse Labs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Lighthouse Labs? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law March 1st, 2024

CEVA Logistics: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Electronic Arts laying off 5% of workforce, reducing office space

By Lior Samfiru

EA expects its latest round of restructuring to be "substantially complete" by the end of December.

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Electronic Arts Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Reprisals at work in British Columbia: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Understand your rights in British Columbia if you experience a reprisal at work and how our knowledgable team can help.

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Employment Law February 28th, 2024

Rivian Layoffs: 10% of staff cut following $2.7 billion loss, low demand

By Lior Samfiru

Rivian estimates that it lost $2.7 billion in 2023 and will produce as many vehicles as their previous year, falling short of…

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Employment Law February 27th, 2024

Sony Layoffs: 900 jobs being cut, closing PlayStation London studio

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Jim Ryan said changes "need to be made to continue to grow the business and develop the company."…

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