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A stressed young woman, an employee working in Alberta, clutches her head as she stares at her laptop screen.
Employment Law May 23rd, 2024

Stress leave in Alberta: Employee rights

By Karen Tereposky

Learn when you qualify for stress leave, how to get it, and what your rights are as an employee in Alberta.

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Employment Law May 23rd, 2024

Hot Docs laying off staff, closing flagship theatre over ‘urgent financial challenges’

By Lior Samfiru

An employment lawyer examines the rights that Hot Docs staff have following the temporary closure of its flagship theatre.

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Employment Law May 22nd, 2024

Alstom Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 21st, 2024

Phoenix Labs Layoffs: Canadian jobs cut during May restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Approximately 140 to 160 roles are affected by the reorganization, according to a former employee.

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Employment Law May 21st, 2024

Phoenix Labs: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Phoenix Labs? Understand your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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Employment Law May 19th, 2024

Proax Technologies: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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A blue car is parked in front of a reflective glass facade, possibly at a AutoCanada dealership, with a setting sun in the background.
Employment Law May 17th, 2024

AutoCanada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law May 17th, 2024

Laurentian Bank Layoffs: Nearly 50 jobs cut, exiting equity research

By Lior Samfiru

CEO Éric Provost said more information on the bank's updated strategic plan will be provided at the end of the month.

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Employment Law May 17th, 2024

Laurentian Bank of Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Laurentian Bank? Understand your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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