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Employment Law November 20th, 2024

Kinaxis: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

Blackstone acquiring Jersey Mike’s Subs for $8B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition comes just months after the submarine sandwich chain made its Canadian debut in Markham.

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

Calgary’s living wage nearly $10 higher than minimum wage, advocates claim

By Lior Samfiru

VCC Executive Director Meaghon Reid said Calgarians are "skipping meals or living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions."…

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Employment Law November 17th, 2024

Return to Office in Alberta: Employee Rights

By Karen Tereposky

Boss instructing you to resume in-office work? Understand your workplace rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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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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