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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

Hamilton Health Sciences: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Hamilton Health Sciences? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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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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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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An ant stands against a light blue background as it awaits its fate at the hands of an Abell Pest Control employee.
Employment Law October 13th, 2023

Abell Pest Control: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Abell Pest Control? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Netflix to trim animation unit, shutting down two films

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes just months after the division won an Academy Award for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

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Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Employment lawyer, CTV News, on City of Ottawa workplace harassment report

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News to discuss employee rights after a report on workplace harassment within the City of Ottawa…

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Employment Law October 12th, 2023

Spin Master acquiring Melissa & Doug for $950M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition will help the Canadian toy maker meet the "changing demands of children and parents of the future."…

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