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Employment Law November 3rd, 2023

More than half of Canadian restaurants operating at a loss, report finds

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes as the restaurant industry continues to grapple with rising costs and dwindling demand for in-person dining.

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Employment Law November 2nd, 2023

Online wholesale marketplace Faire cuts 250 jobs as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes a little more than a year after the company reduced its workforce by approximately seven per cent.

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Employment Law November 2nd, 2023

Faire: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 2nd, 2023

Splunk slashing 7% of staff ahead of Cisco acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes just a few months after the cybersecurity firm laid off hundreds of employees in February.

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Employment Law November 2nd, 2023

Splunk: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 2nd, 2023

American Express: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 1st, 2023

HHS Worker Fired Over Performance: HR Reporter Interviews Employment Lawyer

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Jeffrey Smith at the Canadian HR Reporter to discuss a healthcare workers' dismissal due to performance issues.

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Employment Law November 1st, 2023

Record of Employment (ROE) Codes in Canada: Comprehensive Guide

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about different ROE codes used in Canada, including Code M and how it can impact your rights when you lose your…

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Employment Law October 31st, 2023

Severance Packages for Restaurant and Food Service Industry Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off in the food service industry? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our team can help.

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