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Employment Law July 15th, 2024

Alterna Savings: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 12th, 2024

Canadian employers respond to wage increases with automation, AI, layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

A new survey suggests that many Canadian companies are considering substantial changes if minimum wage hikes continue.

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Employment Law July 11th, 2024

Ontario Telus centre shut down: Alex Lucifero on employee impact with The Canadian Press

By Alex C. Lucifero

Employment lawyer Alex Lucifero spoke with the Canadian Press on the recent Telus centre in Ontario.

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Employment Law July 11th, 2024

Telus layoffs: 150 Ontario call centre employees face relocation or termination

By Lior Samfiru

Telus is telling 150 Ontario call centre employees that they must relocate by October, apply for another role, or agree to be…

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Employment Law July 10th, 2024

Intuit Layoffs: Closing Edmonton office, cutting 1,800 jobs in favour of AI

By Lior Samfiru

Intuit is closing its Edmonton office and laying off 1,800 employees as it focuses on AI-powered tax preparation software and other products.

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Employment Law July 10th, 2024

Takeda Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 10th, 2024

George Weston Limited: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law July 10th, 2024

Employers still asking for a doctor’s note: Employment lawyer Fiona Martyn on CTV News

By Fiona Martyn

Employment lawyer and Associate Fiona Martyn joined CTV News to discuss employers requesting sick notes from employees.

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Disability Law Show - TV July 9th, 2024

Diagnosed with an invisible illness & applying for LTD | Disability Law Show TV – S6 E19

By Tamar Agopian

WHAT TO KNOW IF DIAGNOSED WITH AN INVISIBLE ILLNESS & APPLYING FOR LTD on Season 6 Episode 19 of the Disability Law…

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