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Dozens of apps are displayed on a smartphone screen. Discord employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law August 5th, 2023

Discord cutting 4% of staff as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The company's marketing, design, and entertainment partnership teams are reportedly affected by the reduction.

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Employment Law August 4th, 2023

Telus slashing 6,000 jobs in order to remain competitive

By Lior Samfiru

The telecom giant claims the reduction was prompted by the "evolving regulatory, competitive, and macroeconomic environment."…

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Multiple bars of gold placed side by side. B2Gold is a Canadian gold-producer.
Employment Law August 4th, 2023

B2Gold: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at B2Gold? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

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Employment Law August 3rd, 2023

55% of workers considering return to pre-COVID employer, survey finds

By Lior Samfiru

Thinking about returning to your pre-COVID employer? Understand your rights in Canada and how our team can help.

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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law August 2nd, 2023

Strathcona Resources buying Pipestone Energy: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Pipestone's shareholders are expected to vote on the deal at a meeting in September.

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Employment Law August 2nd, 2023

Amazon announces hiring spree ahead of Elgin County fulfilment centre opening

By Lior Samfiru

The e-commerce giant is aiming to hire more than 1,000 full-time employees in September.

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Employment Law August 2nd, 2023

Canadians willing to delay retirement if hours, stress reduced, survey finds

By Lior Samfiru

Thinking of putting off your retirement? Understand your workplace rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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A man is looking at the Google homepage on his laptop browser. Google is laying off hundreds of global recruiters.
Employment Law August 1st, 2023

Canaccord Layoffs: 7% of Canadian workforce trimmed

By Lior Samfiru

The firm is cutting 75 jobs from its Canadian capital markets division due to a prolonged downturn in mergers and financings.

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A cat and dog share a spot on the grass in a forest. VetStrategy employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law August 1st, 2023

VetStrategy: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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