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Employment Law February 18th, 2024

Termination upheld after employee is fired for harassment: Employment lawyer discusses with HR Reporter

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus spoke with Canadian HR Reporter to discuss a recent Ontario Labour Board decision and harassment in the workplace.

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Employment Law February 17th, 2024

B.C. Break Times: Your Rights

By Lior Samfiru

Fired or laid off for taking a break at work in British Columbia? Learn about your rights and how our employment lawyers…

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Employment Law February 16th, 2024

Nike laying off more than 1,500 workers to ‘reignite’ growth

By Lior Samfiru

The sportswear giant said the job cuts won't affect warehouse staff or retail employees at its stores.

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Employment Law February 15th, 2024

Employees sued for quitting and failing to provide notice: Employment lawyer discusses on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joined CTV News Ottawa to discuss the rulings and the importance of providing proper notice.

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Employment Law February 15th, 2024

BrainStation: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 15th, 2024

Morgan Stanley Layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut in wealth management

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction is expected to affect a small number of managing directors and the bank's non-customer-facing staff.

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A sheet displaying financial information sits on top of the stock section of a newspaper. Morgan Stanley employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law February 15th, 2024

Morgan Stanley: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 15th, 2024

Novo Nordisk parent acquiring Catalent for $16.5B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

This buyout is set to enhance the production capabilities for Novo Nordisk's widely popular weight loss injection, Wegovy.

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A variety of drugs, like those made by pharmaceutical company Catalent.
Employment Law February 15th, 2024

Catalent layoffs hit 300 workers, part of acquisition restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The cuts come days after the company agreed to a $16.5 billion buyout deal from Novo Holdings, the parent of Novo Nordisk.

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