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Employment Law November 27th, 2023

TikTok Layoffs: Parent ByteDance trimming gaming unit as part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant said it regularly reviews its businesses and makes "adjustments to centre on long-term strategic growth areas."…

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A laptop displays coding in various windows. ByteDance employees working in Canada are entitled to severance when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 27th, 2023

ByteDance: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 27th, 2023

Edmonton councillor Jennifer Rice accused of bullying: Employee rights

By Lluc Cerda

Former assistants have accused Rice of creating a hostile work environment. Learn about employee rights in this situation.

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A shipyard construction crane used for building vessels, like those constructed at Heddle Shipyards in Canada.
Employment Law November 27th, 2023

Heddle Shipyards investing $107M, creating jobs in St. Catharines

By Lior Samfiru

Potential employees should learn more about their employment rights before accepting a new job at Heddle Shipyards.

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Documentation required to file for bankruptcy in Canada.
Employment Law November 27th, 2023

Bankruptcy in Canada: Guide for Employees

By Lior Samfiru

A guide for Canadian employees on their rights when their employer files for bankruptcy, and restructures or closes down permanently.

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Employment Law November 24th, 2023

Severance packages for dental industry employees

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired from a dental job? Learn about your rights to a full severance package.

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Employment Law November 24th, 2023

ParaMed: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 24th, 2023

Moneris: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 23rd, 2023

Vancouver Starbucks employee fired months after organizing union

By Karen Tereposky

A Starbucks spokesperson denied allegations that the worker's termination was retaliation for her union organizing.

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