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Employment Law January 19th, 2025

VF Corp cuts jobs in January 2025 under ‘Reinvent’ restructuring plan

By Lior Samfiru

VF Corp announces new layoffs as part of its 'Reinvent' restructuring strategy. Learn more about the latest updates.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2025

Starbucks cutting corporate roles by early March 2025 amid declining sales

By Lior Samfiru

Starbucks to cut corporate roles by March 2025 in a restructuring move to address declining sales. Baristas remain unaffected.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2025

OGVG: Trump’s 25% tariff could affect 29,000 agricultural jobs

By Lior Samfiru

Executive Director Richard Lee said the majority of the job cuts would affect workers in southwestern Ontario.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2025

Hudson’s Bay cuts 41 jobs, grappling with ‘challenging headwinds’

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the department store chain refused to comment on the roles and locations affected by the reduction.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2025

Layoffs in Canada (2025)

By Lior Samfiru

Understand layoffs in Canada, your rights, and severance pay. Monthly layoff updates and expert legal advice.

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Employment Law January 16th, 2025

BP to slash 5% of staff in 2025, part of $2B cost-cutting plan

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Murray Auchincloss said the energy giant is becoming a "simpler, more focused, higher-value company."…

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Employment Law January 16th, 2025

BP Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at BP? Learn more about your rights in Canada, how to calculate severance pay, and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law January 15th, 2025

Microsoft trims several teams, separate from performance-based cuts

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts reportedly affects the tech giant's security, experiences and devices, sales, and gaming teams.

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Employment Law January 15th, 2025

Microsoft Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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