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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Report: Canadian video software company Vidyard slashes 20% of staff

By Lior Samfiru

The Kitchener-based company is reportedly laying off dozens of employees as it grapples with slowing demand.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Vidyard: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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An assortment of clothes in a clothing store. TJX Canada employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 16th, 2023

TJX Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at TJX Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 15th, 2023

The Globe and Mail names Samfiru Tumarkin LLP as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has made significant strides in legal education and public advocacy, becoming a pioneer in these realms.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Citigroup beginning layoffs, part of CEO’s corporate overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

The job cuts at the bank are expected to affect chiefs of staff, managing directors, and some lower level employees.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Manulife Cuts 250 Jobs in Wealth and Asset Management Division

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the layoffs are limited to Manulife Investment Management's offices in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and Asia.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Are unpaid trial shifts legal in the restaurant industry?

By Lior Samfiru

Unpaid trial shifts in the restaurant industry are not legal if you perform work that is normally paid.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Robert De Niro & Gender Discrimination at Work: 980 CKNW Interview

By Dan Balkaran

Employment lawyer Dan Balkaran joins Jill Bennett on 980 CKNW to discuss gender discrimination in the workplace.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Amazon cuts 180 jobs in gaming division, part of broader restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant is also shutting down parts of the business that focus on streaming and supporting third-party games.

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