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Employment Law April 1st, 2025

U.S. trade war could cost Canada 160K jobs in Q2 2025, report warns

By Lior Samfiru

The Conference Board of Canada is anticipating a "swift recovery" if recent U.S. duties are lifted in three months.

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Employment Law April 1st, 2025

Syneos Health Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Syneos Health? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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A doctor in a white lab coat stands with his arms crossed, with a stethoscope clutched in his right hand. Employees in the healthcare industry are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law April 1st, 2025

Canada Diagnostic Centres Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Canada Diagnostic Centres? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job…

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Employment Law March 31st, 2025

Centennial College Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Centennial College? Learn more about your severance rights in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru with Law360 Canada
Employment Law March 28th, 2025

Improving Canadian bankruptcy law amid the Bay creditor protection: Lior Samfiru with Law360

By Lior Samfiru

Lior Samfiru, Co-founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined Law360 Canada to discuss Canadian bankruptcy laws.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2025

IBM reportedly cutting ‘thousands’ of jobs, Canadians affected

By Lior Samfiru

Our experienced employment lawyers are working to determine the exact number of roles axed in Canada.

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Employment Law March 27th, 2025

IBM Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at IBM? Learn more about your rights to severance and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 26th, 2025

Hudson’s Bay confirms no severance for former employees: Lior Samfiru with the Toronto Star

By Lior Samfiru

Employment lawyer and Co-founding Partner Lior Samfiru spoke with The Toronto Star on the rights of former Hudson's Bay employees.

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Employment Law March 26th, 2025

RBC Insurance hit by major job cuts ahead of investor day: Reports

By Lior Samfiru

RBC Insurance reportedly undergoes second wave of layoffs ahead of RBC’s March 27 investor day. Impacted employees are owed full severance.

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