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A videoconference featuring a dozen participants is shown on a laptop screen. Zoom employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law February 2nd, 2024

Zoom ‘rescoping roles’, laying off 150 employees

By Lior Samfiru

Zoom claims that the layoffs are not a blanket reduction across the company but rather targeted to specific areas.

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A videoconference featuring a dozen participants is shown on a laptop screen. Zoom employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law February 2nd, 2024

Zoom: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 2nd, 2024

Rose Integration: Company Closure and Severance Packages

By Alex C. Lucifero

The precision-machining manufacturer and supplier has laid off approximately 50 employees as a result of the closure.

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Employment Law February 2nd, 2024

Can employers in Alberta fire workers during maternity or parental leave?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss fired you while on maternity or parental leave? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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A photo of a person looking at multiple computer screens. (Photo: Mohammad Rahmani / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 1st, 2024

Okta Layoffs: 400 jobs being axed, costs ‘still too high’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Todd McKinnon said the company needs to be run with "greater efficiency" in order to "grow profitably."…

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Employment Law February 1st, 2024

Okta: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 1st, 2024

Severance for federally regulated employees

By Stephen LeMesurier

Are you a federally regulated employee who has been fired or laid off? Understand your rights and how our team can help.

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Employment Law February 1st, 2024

B.C. Minimum Wage in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what British Columbia's minimum wage is in 2025 and when the government plans to increase the amount.

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A number of parked transport trucks, potentially operated by Flanagan Foodservice.
Employment Law February 1st, 2024

Flanagan Foodservice: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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