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Employment Law December 13th, 2022

Cisco cutting 5% of staff amid $600M restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The technology giant is eliminating thousands of jobs as it focuses on its enterprise networking and security businesses.

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Disability/Personal Injury December 13th, 2022

CCPA Mental health and long-term disability claim webinar

By Sivan Tumarkin

Disability lawyers Sivan Tumarkin and James Fireman participate in the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association webinar on mental health disability claims.

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Employment Law December 13th, 2022

‘This is what our justice system is for’, CERB Appeal: HR Reporter

By Lior Samfiru

A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke to the HR Reporter regarding a recent BC court of appeal overturning a decision regarding CERB benefits…

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Employment Law December 10th, 2022

Resuming in-person holiday parties: What employees need to know

By Karishma Patel

Harassed at your company's holiday party? Understand your rights and how our employment lawyers can help.

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Employment Law December 9th, 2022

Severance Pay for Security Guards

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance security guards in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at Samfiru…

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Employment Law December 9th, 2022

Co-operators: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 8th, 2022

Ottawa employment lawyer on rights of employees after company is sold

By Alex C. Lucifero

Ottawa employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa with Matt Skube to discuss the recent sale of HSBC and employee rights.

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Employment Law December 6th, 2022

Employment lawyer talks employee rights in GMA hosts scandal

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Jim Richards on Newstalk1010 to discuss the recent terminations of GMA hosts and employee rights in a…

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Employment Law December 5th, 2022

CNOOC: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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