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Employment Law November 20th, 2024

Kinaxis restructures for the second time in 2024 with new layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

Kinaxis has announced its second round of layoffs in 2024 as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. Find out what this means for…

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Employment Law November 20th, 2024

Kinaxis: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents November 20th, 2024

Teen dead after pickup truck collides with commercial truck west of Athabasca

By Sivan Tumarkin

Alberta RCMP offered their sincere condolences to "family, friends, and loved ones" of the deceased individual.

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

Blackstone acquiring Jersey Mike’s Subs for $8B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The acquisition comes just months after the submarine sandwich chain made its Canadian debut in Markham.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 19th, 2024

Dave Coulier, ‘Full House’ Star, Reveals Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis

By Sivan Tumarkin

Dave Coulier, ‘Full House’ star, shares his battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn about his story and how NHL disability benefits work.

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Employment Law November 19th, 2024

Calgary’s living wage nearly $10 higher than minimum wage, advocates claim

By Lior Samfiru

VCC Executive Director Meaghon Reid said Calgarians are "skipping meals or living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions."…

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Employment Law November 17th, 2024

Return to Office in Alberta: Employee Rights

By Karen Tereposky

Boss instructing you to resume in-office work? Understand your workplace rights in Alberta and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut to improve efficiency

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said optimizing for speed and excellence is necessary to "win in this competitive market."…

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Employment Law November 15th, 2024

General Motors Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at General Motors? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

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