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Employment Law January 30th, 2024

Canada increasing working notice for federally regulated employees on Feb. 1

By Brynna Hambly

In addition to more working notice, companies will have to provide dismissed staff with a written statement of benefits.

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Employment Law January 30th, 2024

PayPal Layoffs: 9% of staff being cut to ‘right-size’ the business

By Lior Samfiru

In addition to direct reductions, the payments firm will the eliminate open roles over the course of the year.

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. PayPal employees are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law January 30th, 2024

PayPal: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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enbridge, severance pay
Employment Law January 30th, 2024

Enbridge Layoffs: 650 jobs cut companywide over ‘challenging conditions’

By Lior Samfiru

The energy company employs more than 11,000 people in Canada, and operates pipelines throughout the country and in the United States.

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enbridge, severance pay
Employment Law January 30th, 2024

Enbridge: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 30th, 2024

Lior Samfiru CBC: Rising number of wrongful dismissal lawsuits

By Lior Samfiru

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru spoke to CBC News about the rise in wrongful dismissals across Canada.

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Employment Law January 30th, 2024

UPS Layoffs: 12,000 jobs being axed amid drop in shipping volume

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, the reduction at the package giant will mostly affect managers and contractor positions.

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ups, severance pay
Employment Law January 30th, 2024

UPS: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 29th, 2024

A Buck or Two Plus: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at A Buck or Two Plus? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to…

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