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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

More Canadian Companies Expect Layoffs in 2027 as Severance Packages Shrink

By Lior Samfiru

A new study finds 58% of surveyed Canadian employers expect layoffs in 2027, while 39% have reduced severance policies. Know your rights.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Unimotor Layoffs 2026: St. Thomas Severance Pay

By Lior Samfiru

Unimotor is moving some St. Thomas production to Mexico, putting Ontario jobs at risk. Learn about severance pay and your rights before…

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Canada’s Competition Bureau Calls for Tighter Limits on Non-Compete Clauses

By Jon Pinkus

Canada's Competition Bureau wants limits on non-compete clauses. Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus explains the concerns in Global News.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Canva Layoffs 2026: Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Canva's 2026 restructuring affects 1,271 employees, with six months' severance offered. Learn what Canadian workers are owed before signing.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

ServiceNow Layoffs 2026: Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

ServiceNow confirmed further layoffs in November 2026 amid AI restructuring. Learn about severance pay, bonuses, RSUs and employee rights.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Thomson Reuters Layoffs 2026: Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Thomson Reuters cut engineering jobs in 2026, reported US$22 million in severance costs. Learn about severance pay, bonuses, rights in Canada.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Google Confirms Voluntary Buyout Offers for Canadian Employees

By Lior Samfiru

Google confirmed voluntary buyout offers to Canadian employees in 2026. Learn what to check before accepting a severance package.

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Microsoft Layoffs 2026: Buyouts & Severance in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Microsoft offered voluntary exit packages to employees in Canada in October 2026. Learn about severance pay, RSUs, bonuses and your rights before…

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Employment Law November 6th, 2026

Google Layoffs 2026: Buyouts & Severance Pay in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Google confirmed voluntary buyout offers to Canadian employees in 2026. Learn about severance pay, RSUs, bonuses and rights before signing.

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