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Employment Law December 2nd, 2024

Ingram Micro Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Ingram Micro? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in…

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A larger, rolling farmer's field extends off into the distance, with a slightly cloudy blue sky visible overhead. Cargill employees who lose their job are entitled to a severance package.
Employment Law December 1st, 2024

Cargill Layoffs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Cargill? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 29th, 2024

Can I be suspended from work in Alberta?

By Karishma Patel

Suspended from your workplace in Alberta? Learn more about your rights and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law November 28th, 2024

Sheridan College laying off staff, suspending 40 programs over international student cap

By Lior Samfiru

Sheridan College announces staff layoffs and suspension of 40 programs, citing a 30% enrolment drop due to the international student cap.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Desk discrimination: Library employee files $4.6-million lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

The individual, who is 6'2", alleges that management forced him to work at an ill-fitting desk to show him "who was boss."…

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Employment Law November 27th, 2024

Canadian oil and gas jobs reach 10-year high amid industry optimism

By Lior Samfiru

Canada’s oil and gas industry hits a 10-year high with over 212,000 workers in 2023. Learn about the rising energy demand and…

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Hitachi Rail invests over $100 million to expand Toronto operations

By Lior Samfiru

Hitachi Rail invests over $100M in Toronto to upgrade rail technology, creating 100 jobs and integrating AI, 5G, and cloud solutions.

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A set of keys sit on a wooden table next to a miniature model of a house. Real estate industry employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Colliers Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Colliers? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law November 26th, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat: Layoffs and employee rights in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Economists believe that a tariff this significant could push Canada’s economy to the brink of a recession.

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