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Employment Law November 22nd, 2023

OpenGate Capital to acquire Cineplex’s Player One division for $155M: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The private equity firm said it's "ready to bring the full force of our operations team to support the business."…

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Employment Law November 21st, 2023

Doctor’s Social Media Misstep, Suspension: Newstalk 1010 talks with Fiona Martyn

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn joins Jim Richards on Newstalk1010 to discuss employee conduct on social media and terminations.

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Employment Law November 21st, 2023

FGS Global acquires Canadian communications firm Longview: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

FGS said the acquisition "broadens our geographic footprint and enhances our ability to deliver for our clients."…

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Employment Law November 21st, 2023

Ontario reaches tentative agreement with ETFO: Rights for working parents

By Lior Samfiru

Understand your rights if thousands of teachers in Ontario go on strike and how our experienced team can help.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 20th, 2023

Addressing Dog Attack Cases: 640 Toronto Interview with a Personal Injury Lawyer

By James K. Fireman

Personal injury lawyer James Fireman joined John Oakley on 640 Toronto to discuss the legal repercussions for pet owners after a dog…

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A medical professional working in laboratory. Pharmaceutical industry workers are owed severance pay when they're laid off or fired.
Employment Law November 20th, 2023

Severance packages for pharmaceutical industry employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired from the pharmaceutical industry? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.

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Employment Law November 19th, 2023

Orkin Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 17th, 2023

Amazon cutting ‘several hundred’ jobs in Alexa division, Canadians affected

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes as the e-commerce giant maximizes its "resources and efforts focused on generative AI."…

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Employment Law November 17th, 2023

PointClickCare: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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