Protecting Remote Workers’ Rights
There was a significant boom in the number of employees working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as society starts to increasingly return to normal, a lot …
Remote Workers’ Rights & Legal Implications
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw many workers leave the city, or even the province. While some have since been recalled to the office, others have been permitted to continue …
Hudson Bay Layoffs: Second Round Cuts 250 Jobs
Hudson’s Bay, the Canadian retail arm of Hudson’s Bay Co., has announced that it will lay off 250 employees in its corporate roles. This is the second round of cutbacks …
Top 5 Considerations For Employers During Employment Dismissal
Dismissals can be a difficult time for everyone. However, dismissals are an inevitable part of employment, whether due to economic pressures, poor performance, or simply restructuring. The actions that an …
Unity Software Layoffs: Path to Profitable Progress
Unity Software, a renowned video game software developer, recently unveiled its plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 600 jobs, which accounts for 8% of its total employees. The company …
Shopify Layoffs: Workforce Reduction and Severance Pay
Why is Shopify implementing a second round of major layoffs? Ottawa-based Shopify Inc. made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing its plans to reduce its workforce by 20 percent. This …
Morgan Stanley Layoffs Reflect Wall Street Slump
Why are major advisory firms resorting to job cuts? Wall Street’s decline in IPOs and mergers has led major advisory firms like Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citigroup to …
Termination for Cause: Park v Costco Dismissal Case
The “Park v Costco Dismissal Case” is a recent Ontario Superior Court case that has attracted attention due to its outcome regarding the establishment of cause (also known as “just …
Jenny Craig’s Layoffs and Industry Changes
Jenny Craig, a weight-loss company with nearly 500 centers in the US and Canada, is reportedly shutting down some of its physical operations and warning employees of potential mass layoffs …
Dropbox Layoffs: Severance Pay for Impacted Employees
Dropbox has announced its plans to reduce its workforce by 16%, or approximately 500 employees, due to slowing growth and economic pressures on its customers. CEO Drew Houston explained that …