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Employment Law May 8th, 2025

Tinder, Hinge parent Match Group to slash 13% of staff in 2025

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction and other measures are expected to save the dating app giant around $45 million in 2025.

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Employment Law May 8th, 2025

Laid off or facing layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 legal guide

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or affected by layoffs in Canada? Understand your rights to severance and next steps in our 2025 legal guide.

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Employment Law May 8th, 2025

General Fusion cuts 25% of staff following ‘transformative’ April milestone

By Lior Samfiru

The Vancouver-based company reduced its workforce as it grapples with "unexpected and urgent financing constraints."…

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Employment Law May 8th, 2025

General Fusion Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at General Fusion? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law May 7th, 2025

CrowdStrike slashing 5% of staff, part of 2025 ‘strategic plan’

By Lior Samfiru

The restructuring is expected to be "substantially complete by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026."…

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Employment Law May 7th, 2025

Cenovus Energy trimming workforce in May to improve competitiveness

By Lior Samfiru

The Calgary-based energy giant said it has let go of staff and contractors following a review of "team structures."…

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Employment Law May 5th, 2025

‘Serious human consequences’: CRA to slash hundreds of jobs in May

By Lior Samfiru

The bombshell update comes just weeks after the agency eliminated approximately 450 roles at the end of March.

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Employment Law May 2nd, 2025

Trump Tariffs Canada: Layoffs, Severance, and Employee Rights (2025 Guide)

By Lior Samfiru

Trump's tariffs have already led to major layoffs in Canada. Understand your rights to severance if you lose your job.

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Employment Law May 2nd, 2025

General Motors cutting shift at Oshawa plant, affecting hundreds of jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker said it has decided to reduce production "in light of forecasted demand and the evolving trade environment."…

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