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Employment Law July 10th, 2024

George Weston Limited: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 10th, 2024

Employers still asking for a doctor’s note: Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn on CTV News

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer and Associate Fiona Martyn joined CTV News to discuss employers requesting sick notes from employees.

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Employment Law July 9th, 2024

More Canadians going on summer vacation in 2024, despite inflation: Survey

By Lior Samfiru

According to a new survery, 40.4% of Canadians plan to leave home for summer vacation this year, a significant increase from 25%…

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Employment Law July 9th, 2024

UiPath Layoffs: 10% of workforce fired after executive reshuffle

By Lior Samfiru

Software company UiPath announced today that it is laying off 10% of its workforce following a reshuffling of its executives.

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Employment Law July 9th, 2024

Dyson Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cuts in UK, part of global reduction to remain ‘agile’

By Lior Samfiru

Dyson is cutting around 1,000 employees in the UK as part of a broader global reduction due to 'fierce competition.'…

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Employment Law July 9th, 2024

GameStop Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 9th, 2024

WPP Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 9th, 2024

7shifts: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at 7shifts? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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A doctor in a white lab coat stands with his arms crossed, with a stethoscope clutched in his right hand. Employees in the healthcare industry are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law July 8th, 2024

Klick Health: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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