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A set of keys sit on a wooden table next to a miniature model of a house. Real estate industry employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law July 22nd, 2024

Mortgage Alliance: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 22nd, 2024

Amdocs Layoffs: up to 3,000 employees affected amid strong performance

By Lior Samfiru

Software giant Amdocs is laying off 1,500-3,000 employees globally, affecting up to 10% of staff, despite the company's strong performance.

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Car Accidents July 21st, 2024

Rear-end collision on 16 Avenue NW in Calgary injures four

By Sivan Tumarkin

Two adults and two children were hospitalized Saturday after a truck rear-ended a Kia in northwest Calgary.

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, possibly at a CanadaOne Auto Group dealership, with a setting sun in the background.
Employment Law July 19th, 2024

CanadaOne Auto Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at CanadaOne Auto Group? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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Employment Law July 18th, 2024

SNDL Layoffs: 106 full-time jobs cut in $11M ‘restructuring project’

By Lior Samfiru

Calgary-based cannabis retailer SNDL is cutting 106 full-time positions, reflecting ongoing challenges in Alberta's legal cannabis sector.

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Employment Law July 18th, 2024

Bankruptcies and employment law: Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith with Law Times

By Chantel Goldsmith

Employment lawyer Chantel Goldsmith spoke with the Law Times to discuss the rise in reported bankruptcies and their impact on employment law.

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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 July 18th, 2024

Cargill Layoffs: 200 tech jobs cut globally in shift to ‘new digital technology’

By Lior Samfiru

Cargill is cutting approximately 200 tech jobs globally as part of its shift to build 'new digital technology' and 'data capabilities.'…

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Employment Law July 18th, 2024

Paladin Energy buys Fission Uranium for $1.14B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Paladin Energy is set to acquire Fission Uranium in a deal that will position Paladin as the third-largest publicly traded uranium producer.

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Employment Law July 18th, 2024

Rethink Communications: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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