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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Deloitte using AI to retain top talent, avoid mass layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The firm is hoping that AI can help it shift staff from quieter parts of the business to more in-demand roles.

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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Kia Canada staff decry decision to deliberately withhold vehicle deliveries

By Lior Samfiru

Employees at Kia Canada may have grounds for a constructive dismissal claim if the company breached their terms of employment.

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Employment Law December 19th, 2023

Mastermind Toys Bankruptcy: Restructuring and Severance

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about Mastermind Toys' decision to seek creditor protection while restructuring, and rights for employees impacted by the move.

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Employment Law December 18th, 2023

Can employers in Ontario force workers to retire?

By Teilen Celentano

Learn about the steps you need to take if you find yourself being pressured to retire by your employer in Ontario.

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

Bolt Layoffs: 29% of staff cut, second reduction this year

By Lior Samfiru

The one-click checkout company is trying to get to "an operating model optimized for sustainable growth and efficiency."…

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

Bolt: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

Fewer employers offering severance to laid-off workers, survey reveals

By Christine Sesek

Randstad RiseSmart found that only 42 per cent of companies offered severance packages to affected staff in 2023.

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

IKEA Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by IKEA? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law December 15th, 2023

‘Loud Layoffs’: What employees need to know

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job during a loud layoff? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our team can help.

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