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Employment Law October 8th, 2024

MaRS Discovery District Layoffs: 11 employees cut, 8 moved to contract jobs

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto-based innovation hub MaRS Discovery District is laying off more employees and shifting others to contractor status.

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Employment Law October 8th, 2024

MaRS Discovery District: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at MaRS Discovery District? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law October 7th, 2024

Amazon considering major reduction to managerial workforce in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Understand your rights to severance in Canada if the tech giant decides to scale back its managerial workforce.

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Employment Law October 5th, 2024

Pacific Blue Cross: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Pacific Blue Cross? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law October 3rd, 2024

QHR Technologies cuts nearly 10% of workforce after significant expansion

By Lior Samfiru

QHR Technologies announces 2024 layoffs, cutting 10% of staff in a restructuring move.

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Employment Law October 3rd, 2024

1 in 3 Canadians would quit job for better mental health benefits, survey finds

By Lior Samfiru

GreenShield CEO Zahid Salman said the findings of their online survey highlight "just how critical this issue has become."…

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Employment Law October 3rd, 2024

QHR Technologies Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 3rd, 2024

Intelex: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 3rd, 2024

GXO: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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