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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Vidyard: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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An assortment of clothes in a clothing store. TJX Canada employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 16th, 2023

TJX Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Disability/Personal Injury November 15th, 2023

The Globe and Mail names Samfiru Tumarkin LLP as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has made significant strides in legal education and public advocacy, becoming a pioneer in these realms.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Teck selling coal business to Glencore, Asian steelmakers for $8.9B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The sale comes just months after Glencore tired to acquire all of the Canadian mining giant, including its copper and zinc mines.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Citigroup beginning layoffs, part of CEO’s corporate overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

The job cuts at the bank are expected to affect chiefs of staff, managing directors, and some lower level employees.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Manulife Layoffs: 250 jobs cut in Wealth and Asset Management Unit

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the layoffs are limited to Manulife Investment Management's offices in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and Asia.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Are unpaid trial shifts legal in the restaurant industry?

By Lior Samfiru

Unpaid trial shifts in the restaurant industry are not legal if you perform work that is normally paid.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Amazon cuts 180 jobs in gaming division, part of broader restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant is also shutting down parts of the business that focus on streaming and supporting third-party games.

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Sumeru Equity Partners acquiring Q4 for $257M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Following the acquisition, the Canadian software company will no longer trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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