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Employment Law October 9th, 2023

Flexport laying off 950 employees following leadership change

By Lior Samfiru

The San Francisco-based logistics provider joins the long list of companies that have announced layoffs this year.

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Employment Law October 5th, 2023

Twitch trims headcount for the second time in months, reports claim

By Lior Samfiru

Sources say the latest round of job cuts at the livestreaming platform is "significantly smaller" than the March layoffs.

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A medical professional examines something through a microscope. Lilly is buying Point Biopharma, potentially resulting in job loss and severance pay for some employees.
Employment Law October 5th, 2023

Eli Lilly acquires Point Biopharma for $1.4B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Lilly is purchasing Point Biopharma Global, including its Toronto facility, for $1.4 billion to expand its cancer therapy offerings.

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Employment Law October 5th, 2023

BlackBerry to split into two public companies, spinning off IoT business

By Lior Samfiru

The Canadian tech giant believes that the separation will improve its ability to "create value for all our stakeholders."…

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Employment Law Show - TV October 5th, 2023

Quick guide to social media in the workplace | Employment Law Show TV – S8 E02

By Lior Samfiru

QUICK GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE WORKPLACE, termination clauses, extending maternity leave, and more on Season 8 Episode 02 of the…

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Employment Law October 5th, 2023

Amazon cuts 5% of jobs in its communications divisions

By Lior Samfiru

The latest round of job cuts affects a variety of operations, including Amazon Studios, Prime Video, and Music.

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Employment Law October 4th, 2023

Suncor buying TotalEnergies’ Canadian operations for $1.47B: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

The energy giant said the acquisition aligns with its strategy to "wholly own and operate long-life strategic assets."…

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Disability Law Show - TV October 4th, 2023

3 Frequently Asked Disability Rights Questions | Disability Law Show TV – S6 E02

By Tamar Agopian

3 FREQUENTLY ASKED DISABILITY RIGHTS QUESTIONS on Season 6 Episode 02 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and Partner Tamar…

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Employment Law October 4th, 2023

Canadian tech company Hopper cutting 30% of staff to reach profitability

By Lior Samfiru

The Montreal-based online travel services provider is focused on breaking even "as fast as possible."…

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