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Employment Law March 1st, 2024

Mass Layoffs in Ontario: Rights to Severance

By Lior Samfiru

In Ontario, non-unionized workers are owed more severance pay if they are let go as part of a mass layoff.

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Bank employees let go due to harassment: Employment lawyer discusses on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Alex Lucifero joined CTV News Ottawa to discuss the rights that employees have if they experience harassment at work.

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

No increase in pay for salaried employees on February 29: Lior Samfiru discusses on 900 CHML

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru with Rick Zamperin on 900 CHML discussed leap year pay implications for salaried employees.

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Should employees get paid more in a leap year?: Calgary employment lawyer discusses on CityNews

By Karen Tereposky

Employment lawyer Karen Tereposky with CityNews Calgary discusses the possibility of an increase in pay for employees during a leap year.

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Electronic Arts laying off 5% of workforce, reducing office space

By Lior Samfiru

EA expects its latest round of restructuring to be "substantially complete" by the end of December.

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Electronic Arts Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 29th, 2024

Reprisals at work in British Columbia: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Understand your rights in British Columbia if you experience a reprisal at work and how our knowledgable team can help.

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Employment Law February 28th, 2024

Rivian Layoffs: 10% of staff cut following $2.7 billion loss, low demand

By Lior Samfiru

Rivian estimates that it lost $2.7 billion in 2023 and will produce as many vehicles as their previous year, falling short of…

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Employment Law February 27th, 2024

Alberta Minimum Wage in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what Alberta's minimum wage is in 2024, when the government plans to increase the amount, and by how much.

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