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Car Accidents July 31st, 2024

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Ottawa’s south end

By Sivan Tumarkin

An adult male tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Rideau Road and Albion Road…

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Employment Law July 31st, 2024

Twitch Layoffs: Staff fear job cuts amid profitability concerns

By Lior Samfiru

Twitch employees are preparing for another wave of layoffs amid slowing user growth and profitability concerns.

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Employment Law July 31st, 2024

Intel Layoffs: Thousands of jobs cut to fund $10B rebound strategy

By Lior Samfiru

Intel is planning thousands of job cuts to reduce costs, fund an ambitious rebound strategy after an earnings slump and market share…

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Employment Law July 31st, 2024

Secure Energy Services: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Secure Energy Services? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law July 31st, 2024

Gallagher Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents July 30th, 2024

Motorcyclist dead after Hwy. 2 crash in Clarington, police say

By Sivan Tumarkin

A motorcyclist died at the scene of a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 2, east of Bowmanville on Tuesday afternoon.

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Layoffs July 30th, 2024

SAP Layoffs: Job cuts increase to 10,000 workers in AI overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

The revised restructuring plan will seee the software developer reduce at least 1,000 more jobs than previously reported.

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Disability/Personal Injury July 29th, 2024

Attending Physician’s Statement Ontario: Definition and facts

By Sivan Tumarkin

An APS is a crucial document in the realm of disability insurance in Ontario that can provide detailed information about your condition.

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Employment Law July 29th, 2024

Avaya Layoffs: Mass cuts affect 3% of workforce amid reorganization

By Lior Samfiru

The move is part of a reorganization to enhance productivity and focus on core business segments like contact centres.

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