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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

Ontario Science Centre Layoffs: 28 Dexterra employees affected after contract cut

By Lior Samfiru

Dexterra Group, which provided cleaning services for the Ontario Science Centre, has announced layoffs affecting 28 employees.

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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
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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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Duty to Inquire in Ontario: What employees should know about their rights

By Lior Samfiru

In Ontario, employers have a Duty to Inquire when an employee may need accommodation. Learn how this protects employees.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Sofina: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A gast station is lit up against the dark night sky. Shell Canada employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A photo of a person looking at multiple computer screens. (Photo: Mohammad Rahmani / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 12th, 2024

Microsoft Gaming Layoffs: 3% of global workforce cut, after Activision Blizzard acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

Microsoft Gaming has announced that it will lay off approximately 650 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce.

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