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An engineer, potentially working for Qualcomm Canada, works with hardware and software.
Employment Law September 21st, 2024

Qualcomm Layoffs: Chipmaker cuts jobs despite strong revenue, targets Intel buy

By Lior Samfiru

Qualcomm has announced more layoffs as it continues to restructure in response to ongoing financial pressures in the tech industry.

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A photo of multiple wires plugged into a machine. (Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 21st, 2024

IBM Layoffs: Senior programmers, sales hit in ongoing “workforce rebalancing”

By Lior Samfiru

IBM has initiated another round of layoffs as part of ongoing “workforce rebalancing," with a focus on senior-level programmers and staff.

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A photo of a person in a white dress shirt interacting with a phone, potentially using ApplyBoard. (Photo: NordWood Themes / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 21st, 2024

ApplyBoard: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Car Accidents September 20th, 2024

Motorcyclist dies following collision in London’s South End

By Sivan Tumarkin

A tragic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle occurred on Friday afternoon, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in London’s south end.

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An engineer, potentially working for Qualcomm Canada, works with hardware and software.
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

Qualcomm Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A vinyl record player, featuring music potentially licensed by Warner Music Group.
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

Warner Music Group Layoffs: Atlantic Music Group cuts 6-7% of staff amid restructure

By Lior Samfiru

Warner Music Group cuts 6-7% of Atlantic Music Group staff in a major restructure ahead of Elliot Grainge's CEO role.

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Reams of paper, manufactured using product from pulp mills like AV Terrace Bay.
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

Ontario announces nearly $280K to support laid off AV Terrace Bay workers

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario invests $280K to support 330+ laid-off AV Terrace Bay workers with job search help, skills training through a new action centre.

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A photo of multiple wires plugged into a machine. (Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

IBM Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by IBM? Learn about your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced employment lawyers can help.

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Sparks fly as a piece of equipment cuts holes into silver chunks of metal. Manufacturing sector employees are entitled to severance pay.
Employment Law September 20th, 2024

Norbec opens $45 million manufacturing plant in Strathroy, Ontario

By Lior Samfiru

Norbec opens a $45 million manufacturing plant in Strathroy, Ontario, creating 70 jobs. Learn more about the local impact of this investment.

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