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Layoffs

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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 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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Employment Law May 6th, 2024

Celestica: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law March 19th, 2024

Financeit: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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