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Layoffs

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Bench Accounting being acquired by Employer.com after abrupt closure

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition comes just days after the Vancouver-based bookkeeping service suddenly shut down on Dec. 27.

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Employment Law December 30th, 2024

Bench Accounting Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Bench Accounting? Understand your severance rights in Canada, next steps, and how our team can help.

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Employment Law December 23rd, 2024

Google caps off 2024 by cutting 10% of top management roles

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Sundar Pichai told staff during an all-hands meeting that the move is part of its years-long push for efficiency.

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Employment Law December 20th, 2024

RBC eliminates 30 executive roles, part of 2024 restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes just months after the bank completed its $13.5-billion acquisition of HSBC Canada.

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Employment Law December 11th, 2024

University of Windsor faces $30M budget deficit, job cuts in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

In 2024, the University of Windsor tackles a $30M deficit with layoffs, hiring freezes, and job cuts. See the financial challenges &…

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Employment Law December 10th, 2024

Sotheby’s slashes over 100 jobs due to 50% drop in auction sales

By Lior Samfiru

Sotheby’s cuts over 100 jobs worldwide following a 50% drop in November auction sales. Layoffs impact key departments.

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Employment Law December 6th, 2024

Mohawk College cuts 20% of admin jobs, more layoffs expected in January

By Lior Samfiru

The update comes after the college announced plans to eliminate 200 to 400 jobs in response to a bleak fiscal outlook.

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Employment Law December 6th, 2024

Airbus slashing 2,000 jobs, Space Systems business mostly impacted

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction is expected to be implemented by mid-2026—focusing mainly on white-collar and management positions.

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Employment Law December 6th, 2024

Airbus Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Airbus? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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