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Employment Law February 24th, 2025

Starbucks slashing 1,100 corporate roles to ‘reduce complexity’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Brian Niccol told staff that the workforce reduction is part of the coffee chain's "Back to Starbucks" plan.

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Employment Law February 20th, 2025

Rogers Communications cuts customer service jobs, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Our firm has been contacted by more than a dozen employees at the telecom giant who claim that they were let go.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2025

Mohawk College slashes dozens of jobs, second cut of 2025

By Lior Samfiru

The latest workforce reduction at the Hamilton-based college affects approximately 20 per cent of its full-time faculty.

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Employment Law February 18th, 2025

Mohawk College Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 13th, 2025

JPMorgan Chase eliminating hundreds of jobs in February

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the bank said workforce reductions like this are part of the "regular management of the business."…

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Employment Law February 13th, 2025

Chevron planning to slash up to 20% of staff, offering voluntary buyouts

By Lior Samfiru

The Houston-based energy giant said the restructuring will help position it for "stronger long-term competitiveness."…

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Bell offering severance packages to staff, citing ‘unprecedented challenges’

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson for the telecom giant said recent organizational changes have lead to reduced workloads "requiring fewer positions."…

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

Vale trims non-union roles in Sudbury, part of ‘strategic staffing changes’

By Lior Samfiru

The miner said the reduction affected "all areas of the business, including operating, administrative, and corporate roles."…

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Employment Law February 11th, 2025

‘Completely abrupt and impersonal’: Unity Technologies executes 6th round of cuts

By Lior Samfiru

The exact number of impacted workers remains unknown, but early indications suggest it could be substantial.

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