Coronavirus Layoffs

• Coronavirus: U.S. layoffs remain at high level amid spike in cases

  More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment aid last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off amid the pandemic.

  World

  Jul 9, 2020
  
• Coronavirus pandemic has 30-40% of B.C. hotels facing insolvency, says industry

  An estimated 700 hotels in B.C. have closed, leading to some 64,000 layoffs.

  Economy

  May 7, 2020
  
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• Hudson’s Bay accused of shorting employees’ severance pay amid coronavirus pandemic

  'HBC is seeking to avoid paying fair severance packages that are legally owed to these individuals during these difficult times,' said Toronto lawyer Lior Samfiru.

  Consumer

  Apr 26, 2020
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• Coronavirus pandemic forces Waterloo Region to lay off hundreds

  The coronavirus pandemic could see close to 400 people laid off by Waterloo Region by early next month.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020
• Are we all ‘in this together’? The playing field isn’t level when it comes to sacrifice

  COVID-19 impacts all Canadians, but the society we live in means some have different levels of sacrifice, Charles Adler says.

  Commentary

  Apr 22, 2020
• BC Ferries rescinds layoff notices and seeks clarity on COVID-19 wage subsidy

  The corporation revoked the notices "as an act of company support for our valuable employees at this uncertain time."

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2020
• City of Vancouver temporarily lays off 1,500 workers due to COVID-19 crisis

  Deputy city manager Paul Mochrie said the layoffs largely affected workers at community centres, theatres, and libraries.

  Politics

  Apr 2, 2020
• City of Leduc temporarily lays off 100 casual employees amid COVID-19 crisis

  Citing facility closures and service adjustments amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the City of Leduc announced Tuesday that it has temporarily laid off 100 casual city employees, effective April 18.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2020
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• Calgary’s Heritage Park lays off staff to reduce costs during COVID-19 outbreak

  One of Calgary's most popular tourist attractions has announced staff layoffs related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Economy

  Mar 30, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Air Canada to lay off 16,500 workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Starting on Friday, the layoffs of 15,200 unionized workers and 1,300 managers will last through April and May amid drastically reduced flight capacity from the Montreal-based airline.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2020