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COVID April 18th, 2024

PwC Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 18th, 2024

TCS Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 18th, 2024

Google Layoffs in April: Real estate and finance teams affected

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the reduction isn't company-wide and that impacted employees will be able to apply for internal roles.

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Employment Law April 18th, 2024

Right to disconnect: Law for federally regulated employees

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government is proposing legislation that would give federally regulated employees the right to disconnect from work.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2024

Rivian Layoffs in April: 1% of workforce axed as EV demand cools

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes just months after the company eliminated approximately 10 per cent of its salaried positions in February.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2024

Right to disconnect for federal employees: Employment lawyer on CityNews

By Halley Auger

Employment lawyer Halley Auger spoke with CityNews Edmonton to discuss the right to disconnect for federally regulated employees.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2024

Right to disconnect legislation for federal workers: Alberta employment lawyer on CHQR

By Halley Auger

Employment lawyer Halley Auger spoke with Sarah Crosbie on 770 CHQR to discuss the right to disconnect for federally regulated employees.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2024

Take-Two Layoffs: ‘Grand Theft Auto’ maker cutting 5% of staff

By Lior Samfiru

The video game developer is trimming its headcount and scrapping several projects as part of a cost-reduction plan.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2024

Take-Two Interactive: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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