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Layoffs

A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Layoffs: 20% workforce reduction targets Exploration, Development divisions

By Lior Samfiru

Global oil and gas giant Shell is planning to cut its workforce by 20%, with significant impacts to oil and gas exploration…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Layoffs: Up to 30% of overseas staff cut amid global challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Samsung Electronics, the world's leading producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is preparing to reduce its global workforce.

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Employment Law September 12th, 2024

Microsoft Gaming Layoffs: 3% of global workforce cut, after Activision Blizzard acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

Microsoft Gaming has announced that it will lay off approximately 650 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce.

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Employment Law September 10th, 2024

HomeStars Layoffs: Multiple jobs cut in mass termination

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that HomeStars laid off a significant portion of its Canadian workforce on September 10.

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A Lyft driver relies on his dash-mounted map app as he navigates a highway underpass. Lyft employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 4th, 2024

Lyft layoffs: 1% staff cut, restructuring Bike and Scooter Operations

By Lior Samfiru

Lyft is selling assets related to its bike and scooter rental operations and laying off 1% of its staff as part of…

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Employment Law September 3rd, 2024

Tilting Point layoffs: 20% of workforce cut due to ‘tough’ market

By Lior Samfiru

Mobile game maker Tilting Point has confirmed plans to reduce its global workforce by up to 20%, affecting approximately 90 employees.

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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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