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Employment Law May 27th, 2024

Indigo shareholders approve deal to go private: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Currently employed by Indigo? Learn more about your rights in Canada as the retailer prepares to go private.

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Employment Law May 26th, 2024

Oak Dental Partnership: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 24th, 2024

Panasonic Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 24th, 2024

Lucid Motors Layoffs: 400 jobs being cut ahead of SUV launch

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Peter Rawlinson said employees at all levels will be affected, excluding hourly manufacturing and logistics roles.

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Employment Law May 24th, 2024

Lucid Motors: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 23rd, 2024

Hot Docs laying off staff, closing flagship theatre over ‘urgent financial challenges’

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer examines the rights that Hot Docs staff have following the temporary closure of its flagship theatre.

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Employment Law May 22nd, 2024

Can an employer make me work for free in Ontario?

By Lior Samfiru

Asked to work for free in Ontario? Understand your rights and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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A Toronto streetcar, possibly one made by Alstom in Canada.
Employment Law May 22nd, 2024

Alstom Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 21st, 2024

Phoenix Labs Layoffs: Canadian jobs cut during May restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Approximately 140 to 160 roles are affected by the reorganization, according to a former employee.

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