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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

Workplace Rebound: Canada’s Shift from Home to Office Post-Pandemic

By Lior Samfiru

The percentage of Canadians working predominantly from home has seen a dramatic drop from 2020 to November 2023.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

Wayfair Layoffs: 50 Ontario workers lose jobs, 1,650 cut globally due to overhiring

By Lior Samfiru

Wayfair's CEO says the layoffs, which include employees based in Canada, are a result of overhiring and operational streamlining.

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

Wayfair Canada: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 19th, 2024

The Source stores rebranding as ‘Best Buy Express’, closing 100+ locations

By Lior Samfiru

Bell Canada is closing over 100 The Source locations and rebranding the chain as Best Buy Express in 2024.

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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Amazon trimming ‘Buy with Prime’ unit amid sweeping layoffs

By Lior Samfiru

The reduction comes as the e-commerce giant cuts hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video, MGM, and Twitch units.

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Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Severance Pay for Quality Assurance Engineer

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job? Find out how much severance quality assurance engineers in Canada should get - and how an employment lawyer at…

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A photo of a person examining a camera in front of a projector. (Photo: Jakob Owens / Unsplash)
Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Google Layoffs: 100 jobs at YouTube being axed, part of restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, affected staff members have 60 days to find a new role before their dismissal takes effect.

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A restaurant in Canada.
Employment Law January 18th, 2024

Restaurant Industry Alert: 2024 Brings Economic Challenges, Says Morningstar

By Lior Samfiru

Learn about your employee rights as DBRS Morningstar's 2024 Restaurant Outlook predicts a challenging year for Canada's restaurant sector.

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Employment Law January 17th, 2024

CVC Capital Partners: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by CVC Capital Partners? Learn about your rights in Canada and how our experienced team can help.

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