Amazon Web Services Trims Workforce in July, Part of 2025 Restructuring
What Happened at AWS?
Amazon has pulled out the axe again — reportedly trimming its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing unit on July 17.
“We’ve made the difficult business decision to eliminate some roles across particular teams in AWS,” a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant said in a statement to Reuters.
“These decisions are necessary as we continue to invest, hire, and optimize resources to deliver innovation for our customers.”
The latest round of job cuts comes roughly a month after CEO Andy Jassy warned that AI adoption is expected to shrink Amazon’s workforce.
Impact on Canadian Staff
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if Canadian employees at AWS have been let go.
According to LinkedIn, the company has more than 4,200 workers in the country.
Next Steps for AWS Employees
If you’re fired or let go from AWS, understanding your legal rights is crucial.
Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).
The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.
📺 WATCH: Everything Non-Unionized Employees Need to Know About Severance Pay
Key Severance Facts:
- Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
- Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
- Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.
For a broader understanding of your severance rights, visit AWS Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained. You can also use our free Pocket Employment Lawyer to get real-time insights.
Lost Your Job at AWS? Contact Us
If you’ve lost your job at AWS for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.
Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.
Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.
You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues. They’re governed by your collective bargaining agreement.
Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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