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Employment Law December 13th, 2023

Statutory Holidays in Saskatchewan

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn about statutory holidays in Saskatchewan, when they occur each year, and what happens if they fall on a weekend.

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Employment Law December 12th, 2023

B.C. film industry staff ready to work after Hollywood actors’ strike

By Brynna Hambly

Creative BC believes that it could take until early 2024 for production in the province to return to pre-strike levels.

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Employment Law December 12th, 2023

Lessons from Sam Altman’s OpenAI Firing and Rehiring for Employees

By Aaron Levitin

The recent termination and rehiring of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI presents a unique study in the complexities of firing decisions.

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Employment Law December 12th, 2023

Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays in 2024

By Sivan Tumarkin

Find out when the Nova Scotia statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2024 and which holidays are optional.

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Hasbro Layoffs: 1,100 jobs being cut, second reduction this year

By Lior Samfiru

The company is eliminating nearly 20 per cent of its workforce as it grapples with an ongoing slump in toy sales.

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Hasbro: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Bobaek America building EV facilities in Windsor, creating 214 jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The Korean electric vehicle (EV) parts manufacturer is investing at least $60 million into a two-phase project.

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Nike Layoffs: Jobs being cut following return-to-office update

By Lior Samfiru

Staff at the sportswear giant will be required to work from their respective offices at least four days a week in January.

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Employment Law December 8th, 2023

Statutory Holidays in Nova Scotia

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn about statutory holidays in Nova Scotia, when they occur each year, and what happens if they fall on a weekend.

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