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Employment Law June 28th, 2024

Gameloft Toronto Layoffs: Around 50 jobs cut, production activity slowed

By Lior Samfiru

Gameloft has laid off 49 employees at its Toronto studio as part of a "reduction in workforce" due to a slower video…

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Car components, possibly supplied by ABC Technologies, are seen in a factory.
Employment Law June 27th, 2024

ABC Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A gast station is lit up against the dark night sky. Shell Canada employees are entitled to full severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law June 27th, 2024

Shell Canada announces Alberta carbon capture projects: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Shell Canada has announced its commitment to two major carbon capture and storage projects in Alberta, following recent setbacks.

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A man is seeing driving a car, potentially financied by Rifco.
Employment Law June 26th, 2024

Rifco Layoffs: Over 200 jobs reportedly cut by Alberta auto loan company

By Lior Samfiru

Rifco, an Alberta company that provides vehicle financing, is reportedly laying off more than 200 employees.

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, possibly at a Performance Auto Group dealership, with a setting sun in the background.
Employment Law June 26th, 2024

Performance Auto Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Performance Auto Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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A blue car parked in front of glass windows, potentially at a car dealership in Canada.
Employment Law June 25th, 2024

CDK cyberattack hits Canadian car dealerships: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Software company CDK Global experienced consecutive cyberattacks, impacting auto dealerships, buyers, and employees across Canada.

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A number of glass flasks and graduated cylinders, potentially used by STEMCELL Technologies, sit on a table.
Employment Law June 20th, 2024

STEMCELL Technologies Layoffs: Number of jobs reportedly cut by biotech company

By Lior Samfiru

STEMCELL Technologies, a Canadian biotech company, is reportedly laying off a number of employees across the country.

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A number of glass flasks and graduated cylinders, potentially used by STEMCELL Technologies, sit on a table.
Employment Law June 20th, 2024

STEMCELL Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A sheet displaying financial information, possibly for Apex Group, sits on top of the stock section of a newspaper.
Employment Law June 20th, 2024

Apex Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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