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Multiple pieces of heavy equipment and numerous people are working at a construction site. Construction industry employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law December 6th, 2024

Giatec Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from Giatec? Discover your rights as an employee, how severance pay is calculated and actions after job loss in Canada.

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Employment Law December 5th, 2024

Dollarama to build Calgary-area warehouse, increases store count goal

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Neil Rossy told analysts that the time is "right to put in motion plans to develop a two-node logistics operation."…

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Disability Law Show - TV December 4th, 2024

3 Common questions about IMEs | Disability Law Show TV – S7 E04

By Sivan Tumarkin

3 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT IMEs on Season 7 Episode 04 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and co-founding Partner Sivan…

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Employment Law December 4th, 2024

Vale laying off staff company-wide to remain competitive

By Lior Samfiru

Jeff Gaulin, the miner's general manager of corporate affairs, said the company is facing "incredible challenges."…

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A larger, rolling farmer's field extends off into the distance, with a slightly cloudy blue sky visible overhead. Cargill employees who lose their job are entitled to a severance package.
Employment Law December 4th, 2024

Cargill cutting 8,000 jobs, 5% of global workforce as profits hit lowest levels in nearly a decade

By Lior Samfiru

Cargill is restructuring its workforce, cutting 5% of its global workforce after profits hit an eight-year low.

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Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Hybrid work saving Canadian companies thousands a year, survey finds

By Lior Samfiru

The findings come as major employers, including Amazon, prepare to kick off 2025 by moving away from hybrid work.

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Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Torn Banner Studios announces layoffs amid ongoing industry challenges

By Lior Samfiru

Torn Banner Studios, the Chivalry 2 developer, has announced layoffs due to restructuring as the gaming industry faces widespread challenges.

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Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s $12 Million Severance: What Employees Should Know

By Lior Samfiru

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's $12M severance package highlights key lessons for employees. Learn how severance works and your rights.

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Employment Law December 3rd, 2024

Ingram Micro laying off 850 employees amid restructuring efforts following public listing

By Lior Samfiru

Ingram Micro announces 850 job cuts as part of a major restructuring effort following its public listing. Learn more about the changes.

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