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- Uber Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance
On September 2, 2026, Uber Technologies announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, eliminating around 3,300 positions. The layoffs are Uber’s largest workforce reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic (Reuters). Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees that the company is rem … Read more »
- How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost in Ontario?
The cost of hiring an employment lawyer in Ontario depends on the type of workplace issue involved, the amount and complexity of the legal work required, and the fee arrangement used by the lawyer or law firm. Employment lawyers may charge a contingency fee, hourly rate, flat fee, or another type of … Read more »
- Received a Severance Package? What to Consider Before Signing
Receiving a severance package can be overwhelming, especially when it arrives at the same time as an unexpected termination. You may be given an amount of money, several documents to review and a deadline to make a decision, all while trying to process the loss of your job. If you have never dealt w … Read more »
- Visa Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance
On July 28, 2026, Visa announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 7%, eliminating around 2,600 positions. The layoffs are expected to primarily affect Visa’s technology and product teams (Reuters). Visa CEO Ryan McInerney reportedly told employees that the company was focusing o … Read more »
- I Do the Same Job and Make Less Money Than My Cowoker: Is That Legal?
Discovering that a coworker earns more money than you can be frustrating, especially when you appear to be doing the same job. You may wonder whether your employer is legally allowed to pay two employees differently for substantially the same work. The answer depends on why the difference exists. On … Read more »