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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut to improve efficiency

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said optimizing for speed and excellence is necessary to "win in this competitive market."…

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

CRA Layoffs: Hundreds of temporary workers to be axed in December

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just weeks after the agency fired hundreds of employees for improperly claiming CERB.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Chipotle opens 2 new stores in Toronto, Markham: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

After making its Canadian debut in Toronto in 2008, the restaurant chain opened its 50th store in Markville Mall.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Chipotle: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Chipotle? Understand your workplace rights in Canada and how to calculate severance pay.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Severance Pay by Company (Canada)

By Lior Samfiru

Browse our list of companies to learn about their presence in Canada and your rights if you are fired or let go.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Many TRREB agents aren’t selling homes amid tough market, research finds

By Lior Samfiru

Cooling demand could result in job losses for realtors. Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2024

Boeing Layoffs: 17,000 jobs to be cut over ‘coming months’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Kelly Ortberg said the move will help ensure "we can stay competitive and deliver for our customers over the long term."…

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Employment Law November 13th, 2024

BMO Layoffs 2024: Severance Pay and Employee Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from BMO? Discover your rights as a Bank of Montreal employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job…

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