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Employment Law August 21st, 2023

Biogen slashing 1,000 jobs as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The biotech company believes that the changes it's making will help it "maximize its growth opportunities going forward."…

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Employment Law August 21st, 2023

Biogen Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law August 18th, 2023

Ex-Rogers CEO Joe Natale files $24M wrongful dismissal lawsuit

By Lior Samfiru

The lawsuit follows Natale's ouster in 2021 amid a public row among the powerful Rogers family.

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Employment Law August 17th, 2023

Can employers in B.C. force staff to work if it’s too hot?

By Adrienne Wensel

Boss forcing you to work in extreme heat? Understand your workplace rights in B.C. and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law August 17th, 2023

Canopy Growth selling Smiths Falls facility back to Hershey for $53M

By Lior Samfiru

The sale comes just months after the Canadian cannabis producer announced plans to eliminate hundreds of jobs.

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Aurora Cannabis lays off over 700 employees and closes five facilities
Employment Law August 17th, 2023

Canopy Growth: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law August 17th, 2023

Alectra Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Alectra? Understand your rights to severance in Ontario and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law August 16th, 2023

Carbon Engineering acquired by Occidental Petroleum: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

U.S. based Occidental is buying the Canadian direct air capture company for US$1.1 billion.

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Mark43, severance pay
Employment Law August 16th, 2023

Mark43: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Mark43? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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