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Employment Law January 9th, 2025

Microsoft starting 2025 with performance-based job cuts

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the tech giant said that when employees "are not performing, we take the appropriate action."…

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Employment Law January 8th, 2025

Can my employer force me to work part-time in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Boss wants to change your hours from full-time to part-time? Understand your rights in Ontario and how we can help.

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Employment Law January 6th, 2025

Closure of Joriki Beverages: Employment lawyer with CTV News

By Lluc Cerda

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joined CTV News to discuss Joriki's closure and filing for creditor protection.

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Employment Law January 6th, 2025

Justin Trudeau to resign as PM, Liberal leader: Key employee takeaways

By Lior Samfiru

The bombshell announcement comes shortly after Trudeau's second-in-command, Chrystia Freeland, stepped down.

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Sparks fly as a piece of equipment cuts holes into silver chunks of metal. Manufacturing sector employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law January 5th, 2025

CGC Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from CGC? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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PwC Canada, PwC Canada Layoffs and Severance Pay
Employment Law January 4th, 2025

PwC Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at PwC? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2025

Johnson Controls Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Johnson Controls? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2025

Canadian CEOs significantly out-earned staff in 2023, report finds

By Lior Samfiru

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said it was the third-largest year for CEO pay since it began tracking the data.

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Employment Law January 3rd, 2025

Basecamp Resorts Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Basecamp Resorts? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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