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manulife-property-operations-layoffs
Employment Law November 28th, 2022

Report: Manulife cutting 50 jobs, outsourcing property operations

By Lior Samfiru

The company said its remaining Canadian property operations teams will move to Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle in March 2023.

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A medical professional examines something through a microscope. Switch Health employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Switch Health: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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fired-after-sick-leave-alberta
Employment Law November 25th, 2022

Can I be fired after returning from sick leave in Alberta?

By Karen Tereposky

Non-unionized employees in Alberta can't be fired because they took sick leave. Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can…

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return-to-work-after-layoff
Employment Law November 22nd, 2022

Do I have to return to work after being laid off by my employer?

By Stephen LeMesurier

Asked to return to work after being laid off? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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musk-to-twitter-hardcore-or-quit
Employment Law November 21st, 2022

Elon Musk to Twitter staff: Be ‘extremely hardcore’ or quit

By Stephen LeMesurier

Twitter's new owner told employees that they can either commit to a "hardcore" work environment, or resign and receive three months of…

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Employment Law November 18th, 2022

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru on Allstate layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru comments on the recent Allstate layoffs in Ontario to Insurance Business Magazine.

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amazon-to-cut-10000-jobs
Employment Law November 16th, 2022

Canadian engineers let go as Amazon confirms layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant said in a blog post that it has laid off a number of workers in its Devices and Services…

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Employment Law November 16th, 2022

Calgary employment lawyer on investigating ward councillor

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky speaks to Global News Calgary on the investigation of ward councillor Sean Chu.

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london drugs, severance pay
Employment Law November 13th, 2022

London Drugs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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