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Employment Law February 28th, 2024

Rivian Layoffs: 10% of staff cut following $2.7 billion loss, low demand

By Lior Samfiru

Rivian estimates that it lost $2.7 billion in 2023 and will produce as many vehicles as their previous year, falling short of…

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Employment Law February 27th, 2024

Alberta Minimum Wage in 2024

By Lior Samfiru

Learn what Alberta's minimum wage is in 2024, when the government plans to increase the amount, and by how much.

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Employment Law February 27th, 2024

Sony Layoffs: 900 jobs being cut, closing PlayStation London studio

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Jim Ryan said changes "need to be made to continue to grow the business and develop the company."…

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A photo of a person soldering an electronic device. (Photo: Blaz Erzetic / Unsplash)
Employment Law February 27th, 2024

Sony Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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The belly of a passenger jet is seen flying over palm trees in a clear blue sky. Expedia Group employees are entitled to severance pay when they lose their job.
Employment Law February 26th, 2024

Expedia layoff hits 1,500 employees in tech department: Memo

By Lior Samfiru

Expedia Group is reportedly planning to lay off approximately 1,500 employees in its product and technology division.

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Employment Law February 26th, 2024

Expedia Group: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 26th, 2024

Recipe Unlimited: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 26th, 2024

Chairman’s Brands: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law February 26th, 2024

Extra pay for employees in a leap year: Ontario employment lawyer with The Globe and Mail

By Jon Pinkus

Employment lawyer Jon Pinkus with The Globe and Mail's Jared Lindzon on extra pay for employees in a leap year.

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