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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Ontario exec awarded full severance, $30K in punitive damages after COVID layoffs

By Jeremy Herman

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the former vice-president of Airways Transit had been constructively dismissed.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Report: Canadian video software company Vidyard slashes 20% of staff

By Lior Samfiru

The Kitchener-based company is reportedly laying off dozens of employees as it grapples with slowing demand.

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Employment Law November 16th, 2023

Vidyard: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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An assortment of clothes in a clothing store. TJX Canada employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law November 16th, 2023

TJX Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Employment Law Changes For Restaurants: Employment Lawyer’s Analysis on CTV

By Teilen Celentano

Employment lawyer Teilen Celentano joins CTV Morning Live Ottawa to discuss changes being made to the ESA by the Ontario provincial government.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 15th, 2023

The Globe and Mail names Samfiru Tumarkin LLP as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has made significant strides in legal education and public advocacy, becoming a pioneer in these realms.

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Employment Law November 15th, 2023

Citigroup beginning layoffs, part of CEO’s corporate overhaul

By Lior Samfiru

The job cuts at the bank are expected to affect chiefs of staff, managing directors, and some lower level employees.

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Employment Law Show - TV November 15th, 2023

Fast facts about Temporary Layoffs | Employment Law Show TV – S8 E05

By Lior Samfiru

FAST FACTS ABOUT TEMPORARY LAYOFFS, short-service employee rights, negative performance reviews, and more on Season 8 Episode 05 of the Employment Law…

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Employment Law November 14th, 2023

Manulife Cuts 250 Jobs in Wealth and Asset Management Division

By Lior Samfiru

A spokesperson said the layoffs are limited to Manulife Investment Management's offices in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and Asia.

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