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A man is looking at the Google homepage on his laptop browser. Google is laying off hundreds of global recruiters.
Employment Law August 1st, 2023

Canaccord Layoffs: 7% of Canadian workforce trimmed

By Lior Samfiru

The firm is cutting 75 jobs from its Canadian capital markets division due to a prolonged downturn in mergers and financings.

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A cat and dog share a spot on the grass in a forest. VetStrategy employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law August 1st, 2023

VetStrategy: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law August 1st, 2023

Yamana Gold: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 31st, 2023

NextStar Energy hiring ‘launch team’ for Windsor EV battery plant

By Lior Samfiru

Those hired by the company will be required to complete three months of overseas training.

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A vast open-pit mine descends deep into the Earth's crust. Lundin Mining employees are entitled to full severance packages.
Employment Law July 28th, 2023

Lundin Mining: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 28th, 2023

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru on employment rights for temp and casual workers

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins 900 CHML's Good Morning Hamilton to discuss employment rights for temporary and casual employees.

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Employment Law July 27th, 2023

TC Energy splitting into two companies, spinning off liquids business

By Lior Samfiru

The energy giant said the new entity will be headquartered in Calgary with an office in Houston, Texas.

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Employment Law July 27th, 2023

B.C. gas station worker awarded $60K, employer took advantage of immigration status

By Lior Samfiru

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal found that the owner of the gas station in Burnaby withheld nearly $10,000 in overtime pay.

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Employment Law July 27th, 2023

Solar Biotech acquires biotech company Noblegen: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Peterborough-based biotech company Noblegen, launched in 2013, has been acquired by Virginia's Solar Biotech.

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