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Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Discrimination complaint dismissed by human rights tribunal: Ontario employment lawyer on HR Reporter

By Jeremy Herman

Employment lawyer Jeremy Herman discusses human rights complaints and workplace discrimination with the HR Reporter.

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Employment Law September 16th, 2024

Cisco Layoffs: 7% of workforce, thousands of employees cut in AI, cybersecurity shift

By Lior Samfiru

Cisco Systems is laying off 7% of its workforce, or roughly 5,900 employees, in its second round of job cuts this year.

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Car Accidents September 15th, 2024

2 dead, 5 injured in suspected drunk driving crash near Consort, Alberta

By Sivan Tumarkin

A single-vehicle crash on Township Road 353, near Consort, Alberta, claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others injured.

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Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 15th, 2024

Ballard Power Layoffs: Restructuring aims to cut expenses by over 30%

By Lior Samfiru

Ballard Power Systems is implementing significant layoffs as part of a corporate restructuring aimed at reducing expenses by over 30%.

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A photo of an oil rig in front of a sunset. (Photo: Zbynek Burival / Unsplash)
Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Shell Layoffs: 20% workforce reduction targets Exploration, Development divisions

By Lior Samfiru

Global oil and gas giant Shell is planning to cut its workforce by 20%, with significant impacts to oil and gas exploration…

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Layoffs: Up to 30% of overseas staff cut amid global challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Samsung Electronics, the world's leading producer of smartphones, TVs, and memory chips, is preparing to reduce its global workforce.

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Employment Law September 13th, 2024

Samsung Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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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 September 13th, 2024

Shell Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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