Employment Law

Oracle Reportedly Axes Jobs in Kitchener, Part of 2025 Restructuring

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What’s Happening at Oracle?

Oracle has reportedly scaled back its staffing levels as part of a restructuring — affecting employees in Kitchener, Ont.

According to reports, the tech giant trimmed a variety of teams, including enterprise engineering, data centre operations, and AI development groups.

The exact number of roles axed during the latest workforce reduction hasn’t been disclosed.

According to LinkedIn, Oracle currently has more than 2,300 workers in Canada.


Next Steps for Oracle Staff

If you’re fired or let go from Oracle, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Ontario are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in the province.

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.


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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.
🚨 YOU HAVE RIGHTS!
For a broader understanding of your severance rights, visit Oracle 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 Oracle? Contact Us

If you’re affected by the latest workforce reduction at Oracle, the experienced Kitchener employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are in your corner.

Our team has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals in Ontario enforce their rights and secure the compensation they’re owed.

📞 Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

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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.

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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.

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