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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Illumina cuts more than 300 jobs in April, part of cost reduction program

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes as the biotechnology company grapples with China's ban on its sequencers.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Illumina Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Can an employer withhold pay in Alberta?

By Lior Samfiru

Not getting paid in Alberta? Learn if your employer can legally withhold wages or make deductions - and how to get up…

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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Fantuan Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 16th, 2025

Mullen Group acquiring logistics provider Cole Group: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The share purchase agreement, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in Q2 2025.

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Employment Law April 16th, 2025

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75% in April 2025: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's April interest rate decision and how it could affect employment in the country.

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Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Canada unveils suite of business relief measures amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government is allocating billions of dollars in aid and implementing new temporary EI measures.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

360insights Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from 360insights? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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