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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Illumina cuts more than 300 jobs in April, part of cost reduction program

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes as the biotechnology company grapples with China's ban on its sequencers.

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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

Illumina Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law April 17th, 2025

B.C. moves to ban sick notes for short-term absences

By Lior Samfiru

B.C. employees no longer need sick notes for short absences. Learn what the new 2025 law means for your rights and what…

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Employment Law April 15th, 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 April 15th, 2025

‘They’re really, really scared’: 1 in 3 Toronto businesses anticipate layoffs amid U.S. trade shock

By Lior Samfiru

Nearly one-third of businesses in the city expect to cut jobs due to U.S. duties, rising costs, and disrupted supply chains.

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Employment Law April 15th, 2025

Canada unveils suite of business relief measures amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government is allocating billions of dollars in aid and implementing new temporary EI measures.

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Employment Law April 14th, 2025

Thunder Bay at risk of losing dozens of Alstom jobs in June

By Lior Samfiru

The provider of rail transport solutions said it's working on potential future opportunities for its plant in Thunder Bay.

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Employment Law April 11th, 2025

General Motors temporarily idling Ingersoll plant, affecting hundreds of jobs

By Lior Samfiru

The automaker said the decision to temporarily halt production at the Ontario facility isn't related to the U.S. trade war.

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Employment Law April 11th, 2025

Google’s Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams reportedly trimmed in April

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the tech giant is focused on "becoming more nimble and operating more effectively."…

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