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Employment Law April 10th, 2024

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 5% in April 2024: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the interest rate at 5% in April 2024 and your rights if it…

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Employment Law April 9th, 2024

Netflix Layoffs: Staff in film division affected, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The streaming giant is expected to split the department up by genre, with "bosses" for each major unit.

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law April 9th, 2024

Netflix Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, with a setting sun in the background. Ford Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law April 9th, 2024

Ford delays EVs in Oakville to 2027, extends layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Ford is shifting the start date of its EV production timeline at its Oakville, Ontario facility from 2025 to 2027.

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Employment Law April 8th, 2024

EXL Service Layoffs: 800 roles being axed, part of AI pivot

By Lior Samfiru

The digital services provider is "re-evaluating existing roles while bringing in top talent with expertise in data and AI."…

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Employment Law April 8th, 2024

EXL Service: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 8th, 2024

Best Buy Layoffs: Geek Squad jobs being cut amid AI push

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes as the consumer electronics giant shifts its resources to AI and "other elements of our strategy."…

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Employment Law April 8th, 2024

Best Buy Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, with a setting sun in the background. Ford Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law April 8th, 2024

Ford Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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