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Employment Law June 14th, 2024

Federal government’s new chief technology officer to work remotely

By Lior Samfiru

The decision to allow new CTO Luc Gagnon to work remotely has angered unions and raised questions about employee rights.

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Employment Law June 14th, 2024

Aritzia: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 14th, 2024

Sumo Group Layoffs: 15% staff cut, Timbre Games permanently closed

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs affect staff across various Canada and Poland, with the Timbre Games closure putting 100 employees out of work.

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Employment Law June 13th, 2024

B.C. operations specialist induced, awarded 12 months of severance

By Karen Tereposky

The BCSC found that a significant effort was made to entice the worker to leave their employer of nearly 30 years.

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Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Waste Connections of Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Waste Connections of Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate…

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Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Vancity Layoffs: 200 jobs cut due to restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that credit union Vancity has reportedly terminated numerous employees as part of restructuring.

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, possibly at a Rafih Auto Group dealership, with a setting sun in the background.
Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Rafih Auto Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Rafih Auto Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Ineos Styrolution closing Sarnia plant by 2026

By Lior Samfiru

Ineos Styrolution will permanently shut down its Sarnia, Ontario plant by June 2026 after regulatory scrutiny over benzene emissions.

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Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Canadian Institute for Health Information: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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