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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Bonanza Ledge Mine closure puts 85 employees on layoff

By Lior Samfiru

Osisko Development is putting 85 employees on temporary layoff after closing the Bonanza Ledge mine in Wells, British Columbia.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

WellSpring Employment and Human Rights Discussion

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky joins WellSpring to discuss employment and human rights for those diagnosed with cancer and those supporting a loved…

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Netflix lays off 300 more employees – 3% of workforce

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix is laying off employees again. The streaming service cut 300 jobs on Thursday, representing 3% of its global workforce.

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Employment Law June 24th, 2022

Novartis: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Aurora Cannabis closes facility in Edmonton, but will keep headquarters open, aurora cannabis
Employment Law June 23rd, 2022

Aurora Cannabis laying off 12% of workers, reorganizing

By Lior Samfiru

Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis is laying off 12 per cent of its staff as it seeks to reorganize. Learn about severance rights for…

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Employment Law June 23rd, 2022

Employee rights when a company downsizes

By Lior Samfiru

Employees in Canada are owed full severance when they are downsized or fired due to economic hardship. Find out what your rights…

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Aurora Cannabis lays off over 700 employees and closes five facilities
COVID June 23rd, 2022

Aurora Cannabis: Severance Package

By Lior Samfiru

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

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COVID June 22nd, 2022

BC Ferries recalling unvaccinated workers: Vancouver Lawyer on CTV News

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer joins CTV News Vancouver to discuss recalling employees placed on unpaid leave due to their vaccination status.

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Telus buys LifeWorks in $2.9 billion deal, telus, lifeworks, new employment contract
Employment Law June 22nd, 2022

Telus buys LifeWorks for $2.9 billion: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Telus Corporation has signed a deal to acquire Lifeworks for $2.9 billion. Find out what your employee rights are in this situation.

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