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Saskatchewan Statutory Holidays in 2025
Find out when the Saskatchewan statutory holidays for provincially regulated employees are in 2025 and which holidays are optional.
Metroland eliminates 605 jobs, enters bankruptcy and stops print editions
The fact that the media company has sought creditor protection impacts severance pay for hundreds of workers.
Canaccord Genuity: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Canaccord Genuity? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…
Google laying off hundreds of employees in global recruiting division
The global tech giant is cutting recruiting jobs as the company continues to slow its overall pace of hiring.
Clearpath Robotics sold to Rockwell Automation for $600M: Employee rights
Understand your employment rights during the sale of Clearpath Robotics to Rockwell Automation.
Citigroup to eliminate management roles, cut other jobs
The CEO of Citi Canada said the cuts won't be popular, but they are the "right thing to do."…
Barclays laying off 450 in U.K., possibly 5% of global trading division
Insiders claim the layoffs are part of Barclays' annual campaign to fire underperforming employees.
Wells Fargo anticipates more layoffs amid commercial real estate woes
The bank has cut approximately 40,000 jobs since the third quarter of 2020 for various reasons.
Bona Fide Occupational Requirement in Ontario: What is it?
Learn how a BFOR plays a role in determining undue hardship when someone requires accommodation at work.