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Employment Law May 12th, 2023

Akamai Technologies cutting 3% of staff as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs come as the tech company prioritizes investments in areas "with the greatest potential for future growth."…

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Employment Law May 12th, 2023

Can I be fired after asking for a raise in Ontario?

By Jeremy Herman

Fired or let go after asking for a raise? Understand your rights to severance in Ontario and how our team can help.

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Employment Law May 11th, 2023

Stellantis Layoffs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 11th, 2023

Education assistant’s OnlyFans page, online conduct: CBC News Interview

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke to CBC News Vancouver to discuss an education assistant's behaviour outside of the workplace.

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Employment Law May 11th, 2023

Akamai Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 11th, 2023

Communications & Power Industries (CPI): Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 10th, 2023

Teaching assistant’s OnlyFans page sparks review: CKNW Interview

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer spoke to Mike Smyth on 980 CKNW to discuss terminating employees due to behaviour outside of the workplace.

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Employment Law May 10th, 2023

Free menstrual products in federally regulated workplaces by December

By Lior Samfiru

Starting December 15, 2023, federally regulated workplaces will be required to provide free menstrual products to staff.

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Employment Law May 9th, 2023

Hudson’s Bay cutting 250 corporate jobs, second mass layoff in months

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the retail giant is taking additional steps to "flatten the organization and streamline operations."…

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