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‘Quiet Layoffs’: What employees need to know
Boss conducting a quiet layoff? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.
Layoffs before the holidays and severance entitlements: Employment Lawyer on CTV News
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss an mass layoffs before the holidays and employee entitlements.
New Brunswick Statutory Holidays in 2025
Find out when the New Brunswick statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2025 and which holidays are optional.
Etsy Layoffs: 11% of staff being cut, focused on ‘reigniting growth’
The reduction comes as the e-commerce giant continues to operate in "a very challenging macro and competitive environment."…
Etsy: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Etsy? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.
Statutory Holidays in Saskatchewan
Learn about statutory holidays in Saskatchewan, when they occur each year, and what happens if they fall on a weekend.
B.C. film industry staff ready to work after Hollywood actors’ strike
Creative BC believes that it could take until early 2024 for production in the province to return to pre-strike levels.
Lessons from Sam Altman’s OpenAI Firing and Rehiring for Employees
The recent termination and rehiring of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI presents a unique study in the complexities of firing decisions.
Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays in 2024
Find out when the Nova Scotia statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2024 and which holidays are optional.