Why Germans can't be fired by Google.

News: The foreign portion of the tech layoff tour is being slowed significantly by the tight labor rules in Europe. Big Tech is scrambling to reduce headcounts because to the weakening economy, rising interest rates, and the awareness that they may have somewhat overhired during the epidemic.

Why it matters: In general, labor regulations tend to favor either employees or employers. Companies can dismiss employees at any time in the US because of more benevolent regulations for employers. According to a Google software engineer who spoke to Bloomberg, "Seeing how things are different in other countries inspires people in the US—it's a model for what people can fight for."

• According to reports, Amazon has given up to one year's pay in France to entice top staff to resign and give shares time to vest.

• Comparatively, out of 8,000 Google employees in the UK, where labor regulations are laxer, about 500 have been let go, in line with the industry-average 6% redundancy rate.

In Canada: Although the labor regulations are not as strict as those in Europe, they are more favourable to employees than those in the US. The wave of tech layoffs has spread more slowly in the north for this reason, among others.

Poulin may now lead women's pro hockey as only she can with her on-ice legacy secured.

News: Good luck to all of Marie-Philip Poulin's followers, at least on the ice, if she leads by example. In Canada's 5-1 victory over the Czech Republic on Friday at the worlds, Poulin scored her 100th and 101st goals in her career, making her the fourth Canadian to reach the triple digits. The Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford, and Danielle Goyette as the other three.

Events in the city

1. Props & Hops 2023 - April 22

2. Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available - April 21

Quick Facts

1. Winnipeg will host the 2025 Grey Cup, according to the CFL.

2. In Manitoba, public-private partnerships will be used to construct new schools.

3. Jacob Shaffelburg of Nashville is eager to reunite with his former Toronto FC teammates.