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Employment Law June 14th, 2024

Sumo Group Layoffs: 15% staff cut, Timbre Games permanently closed

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs affect staff across various Canada and Poland, with the Timbre Games closure putting 100 employees out of work.

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Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Vancity Layoffs: 200 jobs cut due to restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that credit union Vancity has reportedly terminated numerous employees as part of restructuring.

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Employment Law June 12th, 2024

WillScot Layoffs: 500 to 1,000 employees reportedly terminated across North America

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that WillScot of Canada has reportedly terminated at least 10% of its workforce across Canada and the United…

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Employment Law June 12th, 2024

Stifel Financial Layoffs: Calgary office shut, Toronto investment bank jobs cut

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said the undisclosed job cuts have been brought on by current market conditions and a need to cut costs.

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Employment Law June 6th, 2024

Google Layoffs: Cloud unit latest to be affected by ongoing job cuts

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant said it is continuing to invest in areas "that are critical to our business and ensure our long-term success."…

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

MaRS Layoffs: 20 positions reportedly axed, ‘resetting’ business model

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Alison Nankivell said the path forward "necessitates changes towards a more agile and lean organizational structure."…

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Employment Law June 3rd, 2024

Microsoft Layoffs: Azure cloud and mixed reality units affected

By Lior Samfiru

Reports of job cuts come just months after the tech giant laid off approximately nine per cent of its gaming division.

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Employment Law May 29th, 2024

Siemens Layoffs: 4,100 jobs cut in Gamesa Wind Turbine Division

By Lior Samfiru

Siemens has announced plans to lay off 4,100 employees, representing approximately 15% of its workforce in its Gamesa wind turbine division.

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Employment Law May 8th, 2024

Dulux Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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