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Layoffs

A sheet displaying financial information sits on top of the stock section of a newspaper. Goldman Sachs Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 1st, 2024

Goldman Sachs layoffs: 3-4% workforce cut amid annual review

By Lior Samfiru

Goldman Sachs is laying off between 3% and 4% of its global workforce as part of its routine annual review process.

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Paper Education employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law August 30th, 2024

Paper layoffs: Entire Canadian tutor workforce cut amid struggles

By Lior Samfiru

Montreal-based online tutoring company Paper Education has laid off its entire Canadian tutor workforce, impacting hundreds of employees.

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An open laptop, potentially made by Apple, sits on a desk next to a cup of coffee.
Employment Law August 28th, 2024

Apple Layoffs: 100 jobs cut, what it means for Canadian employees

By Lior Samfiru

Apple is laying off approximately 100 employees within its digital services group, including Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore.

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A photo of medical professionals walking down a hallway. (Photo: Luis Melendez / Unsplash)
Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Major executive restructuring at London Health Sciences Centre amid budget crisis

By Lior Samfiru

London Health Sciences Centre is cutting executive staff members as part of a broader effort to manage a growing $150 million deficit.

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The Wells Fargo name adorns the top of a large office building topped with clear blue sky
Employment Law August 27th, 2024

Wells Fargo Layoffs: Bank quietly cuts thousands of jobs through incremental layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Wells Fargo has been steadily reducing its workforce, with thousands of job cuts occurring across North America, according to reports.

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A person conducts food deliveries on their moped. Skip The Dishes employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law August 20th, 2024

SkipTheDishes, Just Eat cut 800 jobs to ‘drive sustainable growth’

By Lior Samfiru

Just Eat Takeaway.com is laying off 800 Canadian employees, including 100 workers from its SkipTheDishes subsidiary.

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A hand clutching a number of credit cards, potentially including a Mastercard.
Employment Law August 19th, 2024

Mastercard Layoffs: 3% of workforce cut, strengthening cyber and anti-fraud units

By Lior Samfiru

Mastercard is reducing its global headcount by 3%, affecting around 1,000 employees out of it’s 33,400 strong workforce.

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A photo of a person driving behind two other vehicles on a road. (Photo: Rodrigo dos Reis / Unsplash)
Employment Law August 19th, 2024

GM Layoffs: ’Small percentage’ of Canadian employees part of 1,000 software jobs cut

By Lior Samfiru

General Motors is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally, including a “small percentage” at its Canadian Technical Center.

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A black wireless speaker, potentially made by Sonos.
Employment Law August 16th, 2024

Sonos Layoffs: 6% of workforce cut amid app issues, delayed product launches

By Lior Samfiru

Sonos is laying off approximately 6% of its workforce due to product issues, impacting over 100 employees.

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