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A vast open-pit mine descends deep into the Earth's crust. Mining industry employees are entitled to full severance packages.
Employment Law December 4th, 2024

Vale Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Vale? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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A larger, rolling farmer's field extends off into the distance, with a slightly cloudy blue sky visible overhead. Cargill employees who lose their job are entitled to a severance package.
Employment Law December 4th, 2024

Cargill cutting 8,000 jobs, 5% of global workforce as profits hit lowest levels in nearly a decade

By Lior Samfiru

Cargill is restructuring its workforce, cutting 5% of its global workforce after profits hit an eight-year low.

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A photo of a person looking at a laptop while sitting on the floor. (Photo: Thought Catalog / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Hybrid work saving Canadian companies thousands a year, survey finds

By Lior Samfiru

The findings come as major employers, including Amazon, prepare to kick off 2025 by moving away from hybrid work.

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A photo of various video game consoles. (Photo: Lorenzo Herrera / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Torn Banner Studios announces layoffs amid ongoing industry challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Torn Banner Studios, the Chivalry 2 developer, has announced layoffs due to restructuring as the gaming industry faces widespread challenges.

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Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s $12 Million Severance: What Employees Should Know

By Lior Samfiru

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's $12M severance package highlights key lessons for employees. Learn how severance works and your rights.

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IT employees conduct work on hardware and software, potentially supplied by Ingram Micro.
Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Ingram Micro laying off 850 employees amid restructuring efforts following public listing

By Lior Samfiru

Ingram Micro announces 850 job cuts as part of a major restructuring effort following its public listing. Learn more about the changes.

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. Lightspeed employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law December 2nd, 2024

Lightspeed cuts 7% of staff in second round of layoffs in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Lightspeed Commerce announces its second round of layoffs in 2024, cutting 7% of its workforce as part of a restructuring.

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A photo of a person inserting a battery charger into an electric vehicle. (Photo: CHUTTERSNAP / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 2nd, 2024

Lion Electric temporarily laying off 400 workers, second round of 2024

By Lior Samfiru

The latest reduction affects more than 50 per cent of the Quebec-based electric vehicle maker's remaining workforce.

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A photo of a person working on a vehicle. (Photo: Kat Sazonova / Unsplash)
Employment Law December 2nd, 2024

Lion Electric Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off at Lion Electric? Discover your rights, how severance pay is calculated, and actions after job loss in Canada.

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