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Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Report: Google could cut jobs in ad sales unit amid AI success

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant's AI tools have reportedly made many roles in the 30,000-person division redundant.

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Employment Law December 27th, 2023

Nike to lay off hundreds of workers as part of $2B cost-cutting plan

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after reports claimed that the sportswear giant was quietly cutting jobs over the past several weeks.

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Employment Law December 22nd, 2023

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra music director claims wrongful dismissal

By Lior Samfiru

The long-serving director claims that she shouldn't have been fired for cause after putting on a concert featuring BIPOC artists.

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

RBC buying HSBC Canada for $13.5B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition, which is still subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be complete "by the end of March 2024."…

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

HSBC Bank Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

B.C. worker awarded $81K, wrongfully dismissed over ‘strongly worded’ email

By Lior Samfiru

The B.C. Supreme Court found that the decision to fire the employee for cause wasn't "a proportionate response to the email."…

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Employment Law December 21st, 2023

Growth Catalyst Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Growth Catalyst Group? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law December 20th, 2023

CRA Cuts: Another 65 workers fired for ‘inappropriately’ claiming CERB

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after the agency said in a statement on Sept. 1 that "120 individuals are no longer with the CRA."…

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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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