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Bombardier
COVID February 12th, 2021

Bombardier laying off 1,600 people, ending Learjet program

By Lior Samfiru

Bombardier is laying off 1,600 employees. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized Bombardier employees and what their rights are.

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Air Canada
COVID February 9th, 2021

Air Canada cutting 1,500 jobs and suspending additional flights

By Lior Samfiru

Air Canada has announced additional layoffs and service cuts in response to ongoing air travel restrictions in the country due to the…

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Bell Media, severance pay for bell media employees
COVID February 4th, 2021

Bell Media severance after jobs cut across Canada in February 2021

By Lior Samfiru

Bell Media has laid off over 200 employees in on-air, sales, and newsroom positions across Canada. Find out what their rights to…

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cenovus energy
Employment Law February 3rd, 2021

Cenovus Energy: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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bonus after termination
Employment Law February 2nd, 2021

Do you still get your bonus when you’re fired or laid off?

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer explains how to determine whether or not an employee is owed their bonus when they are fired.

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Employment Law January 29th, 2021

Hudson’s Bay Company laying off hundreds of workers

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke with the Canadian Press regarding the recent mass layoff by the Hudson's Bay Company.

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cenovus energy
Employment Law January 26th, 2021

Cenovus Energy laying off 2,100 employees

By Lior Samfiru

Cenovus Energy is expected to begin laying off thousands of employees today after finalizing a deal to buy Husky Energy, a source…

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Julie Payette
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

Employment Lawyer on Governor General Julie Payette’s Resignation After Harassment

By Lior Samfiru

Partner Lior Samfiru comments on the 'scathing' report that has resulted in the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette, and workplace harassment.

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TC Energy, Keystone XL, pipes, pipeline
Employment Law January 21st, 2021

TC Energy cutting over 1,000 jobs after Keystone XL project stopped

By Lior Samfiru

TC Energy is cutting 1,000 jobs after halting the Keystone XL Pipeline. Learn about severance pay for non-unionized employees impacted by the…

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