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Employment Law October 30th, 2024

Capital Power looking to reduce Canadian corporate workforce by 25%

By Lior Samfiru

In total, the Edmonton-based power generation company expects approximately 130 positions to be affected.

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Employment Law October 30th, 2024

Capital Power: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Disability/Personal Injury October 30th, 2024

ADHD medication prescriptions surge in Canada: What’s driving the increase?

By Sivan Tumarkin

ADHD medication prescriptions have surged in Canada, with young women seeing the largest increase. Explore what’s driving the rise.

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Employment Law October 30th, 2024

Dropbox Layoffs: 20% of staff being cut amid ‘softening demand’

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Drew Houston said affected Canadians will be eligible for a "one-month healthcare extension" among other benefits.

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An grey laptop sits open on a desk. Dropbox employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law October 30th, 2024

Dropbox: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 30th, 2024

TC Transcontinental: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 30th, 2024

AnswerPlus: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law October 30th, 2024

VersaCold: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A fleet of parked trucks, likely overseen by a logistics manager.
Employment Law October 30th, 2024

DHL: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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