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More GTA cannabis stores are cancelling retail licenses, AGCO report finds
New data finds that cannabis retailers in Ontario are cancelling their retail licenses, which could result in store closures and significant layoffs.

London autoparts maker Brose cutting 300 workers as production slows
Grappling with lower production volumes, Brose North America will lay off 300 workers at its London, Ontario facility by the end of…

Brose North America: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Brose? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance pay.

Via Rail: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at Via Rail? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your severance…

Employment Law Show launches on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is proud to announce that it is launching the Employment Law Show on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.

Employment lawyer on employees debating a return to the office
Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru joins Roy Green on Corus Radio to discuss employees returning to the office.

Report: Shopify cuts 70 more workers, boosts pay for remaining staff
After laying off 10 per cent of its workforce in July, Shopify has reportedly cut another 70 employees while increasing compensation for…

Employment lawyer on city firefighter vaccine mandate terminations
Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with CTV News Ottawa's Matt Skube on vaccine mandates and a recent arbitrator's ruling.

Snapchat parent Snap laying off 20% of staff as revenue growth slows
Snap Inc. is cutting 20 per cent of its workforce as it focuses on community growth, revenue growth, and augmented reality.