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Employment Law February 6th, 2025

Canada Post cuts 50 managers as part of ‘critical financial situation’

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Post is laying off 50 managers in a corporate-wide restructuring, calling it an "unfortunate reality" amid ongoing financial struggles.

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Employment Law February 5th, 2025

‘We’re at a pivotal moment’: Workday slashing 1,750 jobs, prioritizing AI

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Carl Eschenbach said increasing demand for artificial intelligence "has the potential to drive a new era of growth."…

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Employment Law February 5th, 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 February 5th, 2025

ADM cuts jobs as part of $750 million cost-saving plan

By Lior Samfiru

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) plans to cut 700 jobs globally as part of a $750 million cost-saving strategy in 2025.

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Employment Law February 4th, 2025

‘We lost our agility’: Estée Lauder planning to slash up to 7,000 jobs

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Stéphane de La Faverie said the cosmetics giant hasn't been able to adapt to on-trend innovations in time.

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Employment Law February 4th, 2025

Okta cuts 3% of workforce, or 180 jobs, in third consecutive year of layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Okta cuts 180 jobs (3% of workforce) in its third straight year of layoffs, aiming to reallocate resources for growth.

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Employment Law February 4th, 2025

Salesforce slashing 1,000 jobs amid aggressive AI hiring spree

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the cloud software company declined to comment on the divisions affected by the workforce reduction.

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Employment Law February 3rd, 2025

Trudeau, Trump agree to ‘pause’ proposed tariffs until March 1

By Lior Samfiru

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a social media post that Canada will improve border security and appoint a "Fentanyl Czar."…

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Employment Law February 3rd, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs could affect Canadians: 3 key employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Sweeping U.S. tariffs could affect your employment in a variety of ways. Understand your rights in Canada and how we can help.

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