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Employment Law September 14th, 2024

Westland Insurance: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Layoffs: 20% workforce reduction targets Exploration, Development divisions

By Lior Samfiru

Global oil and gas giant Shell is planning to cut its workforce by 20%, with significant impacts to oil and gas exploration…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Layoffs: Up to 30% of overseas staff cut amid global challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Samsung Electronics, the world's leading producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is preparing to reduce its global workforce.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Sofina: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A gast station is lit up against the dark night sky. Shell Canada employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 12th, 2024

Microsoft Gaming Layoffs: 3% of global workforce cut, after Activision Blizzard acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

Microsoft Gaming has announced that it will lay off approximately 650 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce.

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Employment Law September 12th, 2024

Microsoft: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 11th, 2024

Soroc Technology: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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