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Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Amazon return-to-office mandate: 5 days a week in January

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Andy Jassy told staff in a memo that the "advantages of being together in the office are significant."…

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Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Discrimination complaint dismissed by human rights tribunal: Ontario employment lawyer on HR Reporter

By Jeremy Herman

Employment lawyer Jeremy Herman discusses human rights complaints and workplace discrimination with the HR Reporter.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Cisco Layoffs: 7% of workforce, thousands of employees cut in AI, cybersecurity shift

By Lior Samfiru

Cisco Systems is laying off 7% of its workforce, or roughly 5,900 employees, in its second round of job cuts this year.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Kriska: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power Layoffs: Restructuring aims to cut expenses by over 30%

By Lior Samfiru

Ballard Power Systems is implementing significant layoffs as part of a corporate restructuring aimed at reducing expenses by over 30%.

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Employment Law September 14th, 2024

Westland Insurance: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Layoffs: 20% workforce reduction targets Exploration, Development divisions

By Lior Samfiru

Global oil and gas giant Shell is planning to cut its workforce by 20%, with significant impacts to oil and gas exploration…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Layoffs: Up to 30% of overseas staff cut amid global challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Samsung Electronics, the world's leading producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is preparing to reduce its global workforce.

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