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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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Employment Law April 16th, 2024

SAP Canada Layoffs: Over 100 fired in Vancouver, Montreal

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs are likely part of SAP's plan to reduce the company's headcount by 8,000 people in 2024 due to the advent…

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Employment Law April 16th, 2024

Campbell Company of Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 16th, 2024

Gordon Food Service: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Gordon Food Service? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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