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Employment Law January 17th, 2024

Natural disasters in Ontario: What employees need to know

By Teilen Celentano

Being forced to work during a natural disaster or lost your job? Understand your rights in Ontario and how we can help.

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Employment Law January 16th, 2024

Google Layoffs: ‘Few hundred roles’ on ad sales team being cut

By Lior Samfiru

The tech giant has also eliminated hundreds of jobs across its Voice Assistant, hardware, and engineering teams.

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Employment Law January 16th, 2024

Bonuses or Bust: Rising trend of quitting over bonus expectations in Canada

By Lior Samfiru

Many Canadian professionals in finance, technology, and accounting may quit if they don't receive year-end bonuses.

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Disability/Personal Injury January 15th, 2024

Closing unsafe toboggan hills in Toronto: Personal injury lawyer on liabilities with 640 Toronto

By James K. Fireman

Disability and personal injury lawyer James Fireman joined 640 Toronto's Kelly Cutrara to discuss unsafe toboggan hills in the city and the…

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Employment Law January 15th, 2024

Sharpie, Rubbermaid producer Newell Brands cutting 7% of office jobs

By Lior Samfiru

In addition to the job cuts, the consumer goods company is planning to "further optimize" its real estate footprint.

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Employment Law January 15th, 2024

Newell Brands: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

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

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Instagram Layoffs: 60 technical program manager positions axed

By Lior Samfiru

The affected employees have two months to find another job at the Meta-owned social media platform.

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Meta: Severance Packages

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off or fired by Meta? Learn about your rights to a full severance package in Canada and how our employment lawyers…

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Employment Law January 12th, 2024

Universal Music Group cutting jobs in 2024, evolving ‘organizational structure’

By Lior Samfiru

According to reports, the world's largest record label could lay off hundreds of employees in the first quarter.

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