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Employment Law December 1st, 2023

RBC Layoffs: 500 jobs in capital markets division cut in Q4 2023

By Lior Samfiru

The bank announced in September that it was scaling back its staffing levels by "one to two per cent."…

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An assortment of currency from around the world. RBC employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law December 1st, 2023

Royal Bank of Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or lost your job at Royal Bank of Canada? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate…

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Employment Law December 1st, 2023

Solera accused of conducting mass layoff via Microsoft Teams

By Jeremy Herman

Fired or let go via video conferencing software? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law November 30th, 2023

Kuehne+Nagel acquiring Canadian customs broker Farrow: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Following the completion of the acquisition, Farrow will become a fully-owned subsidiary of the logistics provider.

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Employment Law November 30th, 2023

Starbucks employee penalized for unionizing past store: Employment Lawyer Insight on CTV News

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero joins CTV News Ottawa to discuss an employee's right to unionize and employer obligations.

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Employment Law November 30th, 2023

TD Layoffs: Bank cutting thousands of jobs as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The bank said it took "certain measures in the fourth quarter of 2023 to reduce its cost base and achieve greater efficiency."…

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An assortment of currency from around the world. TD Bank employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 30th, 2023

TD Bank: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

Blackhawk’s Corey Perry’s contract termination: Employment Lawyer on Newstalk1010

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano joined Jim Richards on Newstalk1010 to discuss employee rights at the end of a contract.

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Employment Law November 29th, 2023

Unity Software laying off 3.8% of staff, shuttering offices

By Lior Samfiru

For the third time this year, the San Francisco-based video game software provider is eliminating hundreds of jobs.

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