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Employment Law September 12th, 2024

Microsoft Gaming Layoffs: 3% of global workforce cut, after Activision Blizzard acquisition

By Lior Samfiru

Microsoft Gaming has announced that it will lay off approximately 650 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce.

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Car Accidents September 12th, 2024

14-year-old girl killed in 2-vehicle crash near Lethbridge

By Sivan Tumarkin

A fatal collision occurred in Lethbridge, Alberta, on Tuesday morning, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old girl.

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Employment Law September 12th, 2024

Microsoft Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Microsoft? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law September 11th, 2024

Soroc Technology: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 11th, 2024

Rexall and Well.ca being acquired by Birch Hill: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Birch Hill is buying Rexall Pharmacy Group and online health retailer Well.ca from McKesson Corp., a Texas-based healthcare services company.

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Employment Law September 11th, 2024

McKesson: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 10th, 2024

HomeStars Layoffs: Multiple jobs cut in mass termination

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that HomeStars laid off a significant portion of its Canadian workforce on September 10.

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Employment Law September 8th, 2024

Rexall: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law September 5th, 2024

Symcor: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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