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- LinkedIn Layoffs: What Canadian Employees Should Know About Severance
On May 13, 2026, Reuters reported that LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, planned to lay off approximately 5% of its global workforce as part of an organizational restructuring (Reuters; CTV News). The cuts are expected to affect approximately 875 employees globally, based on LinkedIn’s report … Read more »
- Cisco Layoffs in Canada: What Employees Should Know About Severance and Their Rights
On May 13, 2026, Cisco announced plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, silicon, optics, and other high-growth business areas. According to reporting by Reuters and The Globe and Mail, the layoffs represent less than 5% o … Read more »
- Rogers Layoffs and Buyouts in Canada: What Employees Should Know About Their Rights and Severance
On April 27, 2026, Rogers Communications was reported to be offering voluntary buyout packages to a significant portion of its workforce, affecting approximately 25,000 employees, with about half of the workforce receiving offers across multiple business divisions. According to reports from HR Repor … Read more »
- Long-Term Disability and Severance in Ontario: What Employees Need to Know
Employees on long-term disability often wonder whether they can be terminated and whether they are still entitled to severance pay. In Ontario, the answer depends on the specific circumstances, including whether the employment relationship has been effectively ended or whether the contract has been … Read more »
- Microsoft Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights
On April 24, 2026, reports indicated that Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 7% of its workforce as part of ongoing restructuring efforts tied to increased investment in artificial intelligence (The Guardian, Associated Press via CBC News). The move comes as Microsoft continues … Read more »