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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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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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