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Employment Law November 8th, 2023

PwC laying off hundreds of workers, Canadians affected

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm has been contacted by at least two dozen employees at PwC – claiming that they've been let go by the…

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Employment Law November 7th, 2023

Ubisoft slashes 124 jobs, Canadians mostly affected

By Lior Samfiru

The video game developer said members of its business administrative services and IT teams were let go.

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Employment Law November 7th, 2023

Pay Transparency in Job Postings and AI: 770 CHQR Interview

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Shaye Ganam on 630 CHED to discuss disclosing salary ranges in Ontario and using AI during the…

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Employment Law November 4th, 2023

Maersk Layoffs: 10,000 jobs cut as shipping demand weakens

By Lior Samfiru

The Denmark-based company is taking cost-cutting measures to counter the effects of declining demand in the industry.

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Employment Law November 4th, 2023

Maersk: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 3rd, 2023

Panera laying off 17% of corporate staff ahead of IPO

By Lior Samfiru

The operator of Panera Bread said the move will streamline the company and allow general managers to operate more efficiently.

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Employment Law November 3rd, 2023

Panera Brands: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 3rd, 2023

More than half of Canadian restaurants operating at a loss, report finds

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes as the restaurant industry continues to grapple with rising costs and dwindling demand for in-person dining.

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Employment Law November 2nd, 2023

Online wholesale marketplace Faire cuts 250 jobs as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes a little more than a year after the company reduced its workforce by approximately seven per cent.

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