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Employment Law January 21st, 2023

Tech Layoffs and Rights for Employees: Toronto employment lawyer on Global News

By Jon Pinkus

Toronto employment lawyer Jon Pinkus joins Global News to discuss ongoing technology sector layoffs and the rights to severance pay.

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Clearco employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law January 20th, 2023

Clearco laying off 25% of staff, Michele Romanow steps down as CEO

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes months after the Toronto-based e-commerce investing company cut more than a quarter of its workforce.

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Clearco employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law January 20th, 2023

Clearco: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 20th, 2023

Ottawa employment lawyer with CTV News on employee time theft

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with CTV News Dylan Dyson to discuss time theft and working remotely.

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Employment Law January 20th, 2023

Severance Pay for Clerical Workers

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance a clerical worker in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at…

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Employment Law January 20th, 2023

Hootsuite cutting 7% of workers, names new CEO

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For the third time in less than a year, the Vancouver-based social media company is eliminating dozens of jobs.

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Hootsuite layoffs and severance pay
Employment Law January 20th, 2023

Hootsuite: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 19th, 2023

Online vehicle retailer Clutch laying off 65% of staff, refocusing business

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of cuts comes a few months after the Toronto-based tech company eliminated dozens of jobs.

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, with a setting sun in the background. Clutch employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law January 19th, 2023

Clutch: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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