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A construction worker works on top of a wooden house frame, potentially supplied by Tiaga Building Products.
Employment Law June 28th, 2024

Taiga Building Products: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Taiga Building Products? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…

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A photo of a person interacting with a computer. (Photo: ELLA DON / Unsplash)
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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Employment Law June 26th, 2024

Telesat Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Telesat? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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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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A blue car parked in front of glass windows, potentially at a car dealership in Canada.
Employment Law June 25th, 2024

CDK cyberattack hits Canadian car dealerships: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Software company CDK Global experienced consecutive cyberattacks, impacting auto dealerships, buyers, and employees across Canada.

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A photo of small houses, a key, calculator on a table. (Photo: Jakub Żerdzicki / Unsplash)
Employment Law June 21st, 2024

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

CMLS and its subsidiary, Intellifi, will continue to operate as separate brands under the combined company.

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