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Employment Law November 30th, 2023

CIBC Layoffs: 2,400 jobs cut despite rising profit and dividend increase

By Lior Samfiru

CIBC has confirmed that it has cut nearly 2,400 jobs, representing about 5% of its full-time workforce, over the past year.

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Employment Law November 30th, 2023

Starbucks employee penalized for unionizing past store: Employment Lawyer Insight on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss an employee's right to unionize and employer obligations.

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Employment Law November 30th, 2023

TD Bank cuts over 3,000 jobs in workforce reduction, restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The bank said it took "certain measures in the fourth quarter of 2023 to reduce its cost base and achieve greater efficiency."…

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

Blackhawk’s Corey Perry’s contract termination: Employment Lawyer on Newstalk1010

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano joined Jim Richards on Newstalk1010 to discuss employee rights at the end of a contract.

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

Unity Software laying off 3.8% of staff, shuttering offices

By Lior Samfiru

For the third time this year, the San Francisco-based video game software provider is eliminating hundreds of jobs.

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

AbCellera cutting 10% of workforce, reorganizing business

By Lior Samfiru

The move will allow the company "to better focus its efforts towards the clinical development of new antibody medicines for patients."…

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

AbCellera: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by AbCellera? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

Ontario doctor disciplined over social media post: Employment lawyer talks with CTV News

By Aaron Levitin

Employment lawyer Aaron Levitin discusses on social media policies at work and potential consequences for employees with CTV News.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2023

Big data startup Dataminr slashing 20% of staff as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Founder and CEO Ted Bailey said the restructuring measures will "put Dataminr on a very strong financial footing moving forward."…

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