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Employment Law November 21st, 2023

FGS Global acquires Canadian communications firm Longview: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

FGS said the acquisition "broadens our geographic footprint and enhances our ability to deliver for our clients."…

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A medical professional working in laboratory. Pharmaceutical industry workers are owed severance pay when they're laid off or fired.
Employment Law November 20th, 2023

Severance packages for pharmaceutical industry employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired from the pharmaceutical industry? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.

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Employment Law November 19th, 2023

Orkin Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 18th, 2023

Six senior executives fired from Alberta Health Services: Severance rights

By Lior Samfiru

The reorganization comes just days after the appointment of a new board of directors as Alberta seeks to break up AHS.

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Employment Law November 17th, 2023

Amazon cutting ‘several hundred’ jobs in Alexa division, Canadians affected

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes as the e-commerce giant maximizes its "resources and efforts focused on generative AI."…

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Employment Law November 17th, 2023

PointClickCare: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 17th, 2023

Amazon staff ignoring return-to-office plan may not get promoted, posts reveal

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant expects workers being considered for a promotion to comply with "company guidelines and policies."…

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Employment Law November 17th, 2023

Can employers in Alberta force staff to work if it’s too cold?

By Karen Tereposky

Boss forcing you to work in extremely cold conditions? Understand your rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Report: Canadian video software company Vidyard slashes 20% of staff

By Lior Samfiru

The Kitchener-based company is reportedly laying off dozens of employees as it grapples with slowing demand.

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