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Employment Law September 14th, 2023

Citigroup to eliminate management roles, cut other jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The CEO of Citi Canada said the cuts won't be popular, but they are the "right thing to do."…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2023

Barclays laying off 450 in U.K., possibly 5% of global trading division

By Lior Samfiru

Insiders claim the layoffs are part of Barclays' annual campaign to fire underperforming employees.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2023

Wells Fargo anticipates more layoffs amid commercial real estate woes

By Lior Samfiru

The bank has cut approximately 40,000 jobs since the third quarter of 2020 for various reasons.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2023

Bona Fide Occupational Requirement in Ontario: What is it?

By Lior Samfiru

Learn how a BFOR plays a role in determining undue hardship when someone requires accommodation at work.

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Employment Law September 12th, 2023

Volvo cutting 10% of white-collar jobs in Canada, U.S.

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker is spending $88 million globally on severance packages and early retirement for employees.

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, with a setting sun in the background. Volvo Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 12th, 2023

Volvo Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A view of an airliner's underbelly as it flies across a partly cloudy sky. Flight Centre employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law September 12th, 2023

Flight Centre Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Flight Centre? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can…

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A white page sitting in a typewriter displays the word 'DONATIONS' in large font. Employees in the charitable sector are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 11th, 2023

Severance packages for charitable sector employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired from a charity? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.

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Employment Law September 11th, 2023

Cargojet: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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