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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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Car Accidents June 27th, 2024

Mississauga Crash: 18-year-old faces new charges after multi-vehicle collision

By Sivan Tumarkin

An 18-year-old has been arrested and is facing new charges following a multi-vehicle crash earlier this year in Mississauga.

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Employment Law June 27th, 2024

Cyber attacks on car dealerships lead to reduction in employee hours: Alex Lucifero on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer and Partner Alex Lucifero joined CTV News Ottawa to discuss the impact on employees of cyber attacks.

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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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Car Accidents June 26th, 2024

Scarborough Crash: Motorcyclist hospitalized following collision with car

By Sivan Tumarkin

A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital following a collision with a car on Tuesday evening in northeast Scarborough.

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Car Accidents June 26th, 2024

Hwy. 401 crash: Young adult male dies in collision near Jane Street

By Sivan Tumarkin

A fatal collision occurred on Highway 401 near Jane Street in Toronto, resulting in the death of a young adult male.

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