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I already accepted a severance package. What can I do?
Employment Law May 31st, 2022

I already accepted a severance package. What should I do?

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what your legal rights are if you have already accepted a severance package from your former employer after being let…

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Honeywell layoffs and severance pay
Employment Law May 30th, 2022

Honeywell: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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hitachi, severance pay
Employment Law May 27th, 2022

Hitachi: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 25th, 2022

Unjust Dismissals for Federally Regulated Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Discover what an unjust dismissal is, when a federally regulated employee can claim one, and other options for compensation following a termination.

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A hand points a remote at an ambiguous streaming service on slightly obscured TV screen. Netflix Canada employees are entitled to full severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law May 25th, 2022

Netflix lays off 150 employees after losing 200K subscribers

By Lior Samfiru

Netflix is laying off around 150 workers, predominantly across the United States, as the number of subscribers drops.

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Bolt lays off one third of its employees
Employment Law May 25th, 2022

Silicon Valley startup Bolt lays off one-third of its employees

By Lior Samfiru

Financial technology company Bolt has announced it will be laying off 250 employees. Learn more about severance rights for those affected.

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Business Bankruptcies in Canada surge
Employment Law May 19th, 2022

Bankruptcies in Canadian businesses surge, near pre-pandemic highs

By Lior Samfiru

Canadian business bankruptcies are beginning to mirror pre-pandemic levels. A quick look at rights for employees when a company closes.

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oracle canada, severance pay
Employment Law May 19th, 2022

Oracle Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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advanz pharma, severance pay
Employment Law May 17th, 2022

Advanz Pharma: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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