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Employment Law June 2nd, 2023

ZipRecruiter slashing 20% of staff, CEO accepts pay cut

By Lior Samfiru

The company is eliminating dozens of jobs as it works to streamline the organization and optimize its cost structure.

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Employment Law June 2nd, 2023

ZipRecruiter: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 1st, 2023

Suncor cutting 1,500 jobs to ensure ‘ongoing competitiveness’

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction at the oilsands giant is part of a plan to cut costs by $400-million by the end of 2023.

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Employment Law June 1st, 2023

Suncor Energy: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 1st, 2023

TRIGO: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 1st, 2023

Coventry Homes Faces $6.2M Lawsuits: CBC Interviews Employment Lawyer

By Aaron Levitin

Employment lawyer Aaron Levitin offers details on an ongoing suit against Coventry Homes to CBC News.

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Employment Law June 1st, 2023

Coventry Homes in Edmonton hit with $6.2M lawsuits over sexual assault, toxic workplace

By Lior Samfiru

The prominent Edmonton new-home builder allegedly turned its back on staff in favour of one of its executive following sexual assault allegations.

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Employment Law May 30th, 2023

Lior Samfiru discusses Shopify class action lawsuit with the Canadian Press

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Canadian Press' Tara Deschamps on filing a class action lawsuit against Shopify.

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Employment Law May 30th, 2023

Firm launches $130M class action against Shopify for breach of contract

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a $130-million class action lawsuit against Shopify for breach of contract during a recent layoff.

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