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Employment Law February 7th, 2025

Meta to begin performance-based job cuts on Feb. 10

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant said in an internal memo that affected employees in Canada will know their fate no later than Feb. 18.

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Employment Law February 7th, 2025

Meta Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

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

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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

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

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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