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Employment Law January 24th, 2025

Severance Pay by Company (Canada)

By Lior Samfiru

Browse our list of companies to learn about their presence in Canada and your rights if you are fired or let go.

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Employment Law January 24th, 2025

Shopify quietly trims customer support division, part of ongoing cuts

By Lior Samfiru

One person familiar with the matter claims that at least a dozen positions at the e-commerce giant have been eliminated.

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Employment Law January 24th, 2025

Shopify Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Stripe Canada employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 23rd, 2025

Stripe cuts 300 employees in product, engineering, and ops, with ‘duck’ email

By Lior Samfiru

Stripe cuts 300 employees in product, engineering, and operations, with plans to grow its workforce in 2025.

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Employment Law January 23rd, 2025

Peavey Mart closing 22 Ontario stores in 2025, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The parent company of the retailer said the closures are part of a "measured strategy" to optimize its footprint.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2025

Intelcom Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2025

Canada’s immigration department slashing workforce by 25%

By Lior Samfiru

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said in an internal memo that it will begin to send out notices in mid-February.

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Employment Law January 22nd, 2025

Questrade Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Stripe Canada employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 21st, 2025

Stripe Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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