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Employment Law June 19th, 2023

PepsiCo Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 17th, 2023

WestJet shutting down Sunwing Airlines, adding it to main operations

By Lior Samfiru

WestJet's decision to fold Sunwing Airlines into its main operations follows its similar move with Swoop.

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123dentist, severance pay
Employment Law June 17th, 2023

123Dentist: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by 123Dentist? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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rona, severance pay
Employment Law June 17th, 2023

Rona cutting 500 jobs, new CEO named amid slower economy

By Lior Samfiru

The homebuilding supply chain says it is adapting to new market realities and a difficult economy.

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Employment Law June 16th, 2023

Lululemon employees fired after robbery, breached ‘zero-tolerance’ policy

By Karen Tereposky

The company's policy prohibits staff from "engaging with guests in a way that could put themselves, or others, in harm’s way."…

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Employment Law June 16th, 2023

Toronto Mayoral Election 2026: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about an employee's right to take time off to vote in Toronto's mayoral by-election, and what employers need to be aware…

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COVID June 15th, 2023

Alberta COVID Restrictions: What You Need to Know

By Lior Samfiru

Find out what the current COVID-19 restrictions are across Alberta as the province responds to the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

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cwt, severance pay
Employment Law June 14th, 2023

CWT: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 14th, 2023

Instant Brands, known for Instant Pot and Pyrex, files for bankruptcy

By Lior Samfiru

Instant Brands has filed for creditor protection in Canada. Understand how this affects your rights to severance if you are let go.

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