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Employment Law December 13th, 2023

Etsy: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 12th, 2023

B.C. film industry staff ready to work after Hollywood actors’ strike

By Brynna Hambly

Creative BC believes that it could take until early 2024 for production in the province to return to pre-strike levels.

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Employment Law December 12th, 2023

Lessons from Sam Altman’s OpenAI Firing and Rehiring for Employees

By Aaron Levitin

The recent termination and rehiring of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI presents a unique study in the complexities of firing decisions.

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Hasbro Layoffs: 1,100 jobs being cut, second reduction this year

By Lior Samfiru

The company is eliminating nearly 20 per cent of its workforce as it grapples with an ongoing slump in toy sales.

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Hasbro: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law December 11th, 2023

Nike Layoffs: Jobs being cut following return-to-office update

By Lior Samfiru

Staff at the sportswear giant will be required to work from their respective offices at least four days a week in January.

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Employment Law December 8th, 2023

Spanish YouTuber suing Google, alleges wrongful dismissal

By Karen Tereposky

Not sure if you've been wrongfully dismissed? Understand your rights to severance in Canada and how our team can help.

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Employment Law Show - TV December 7th, 2023

What you need to know about Employment Contracts | Employment Law Show TV – S8 E06

By Lior Samfiru

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, short-service severance pay, accommodations at work, and more on Season 8 Episode 06 of…

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Disability Law Show - TV December 6th, 2023

3 Key questions about appealing an LTD denial | Disability Law Show TV – S6 E06

By Tamar Agopian

3 KEY QUESTIONS ABOUT APPEALING AN LTD DENIAL on Season 6 Episode 06 of the Disability Law Show with disability lawyer and…

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