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A larger, rolling farmer's field extends off into the distance, with a slightly cloudy blue sky visible overhead. Cargill employees who lose their job are entitled to a severance package.
Employment Law December 1st, 2024

Cargill Layoffs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Cargill? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Desk discrimination: Library employee files $4.6-million lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

The individual, who is 6'2", alleges that management forced him to work at an ill-fitting desk to show him "who was boss."…

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A set of keys sit on a wooden table next to a miniature model of a house. Real estate industry employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Colliers Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Colliers? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat: Layoffs and employee rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Economists believe that a tariff this significant could push Canada’s economy to the brink of a recession.

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Tesla Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Tesla? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 25th, 2024

Pressured to spy and party: Canada Soccer staffers decry workplace toxicity

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the organization has introduced reforms and shouldn't be defined by the actions of former employees.

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Employment Law November 25th, 2024

Shopify Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Shopify? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Salesforce Layoffs: Jobs to be cut at ‘Own’ following $2B acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes just months after Salesforce acquired the New Jersey-based data management startup in September.

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Employment Law November 22nd, 2024

Own Company Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Own Company? Discover your rights, how severance pay is calculated, and actions after job loss in Canada.

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