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Employment Law June 7th, 2024

Average hourly wage in Canada remained near $35 in May: StatCan

By Lior Samfiru

While employment continues to rise in Ontario, the agency noted a nearly one per cent drop for Alberta last month.

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Employment Law June 6th, 2024

Google Layoffs: Cloud unit latest to be affected by ongoing job cuts

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant said it is continuing to invest in areas "that are critical to our business and ensure our long-term success."…

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Employment Law June 6th, 2024

Google Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Google? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

DXC Technology: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

Primaris: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

HCL Technologies Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

MaRS Layoffs: 20 positions reportedly axed, ‘resetting’ business model

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Alison Nankivell said the path forward "necessitates changes towards a more agile and lean organizational structure."…

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

MaRS Discovery District: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by MaRS? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law June 5th, 2024

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 4.75% in June 2024: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's decision to cut the interest rate to 4.75% in June 2024 and your rights if it…

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