Starbucks Slashing 900 Jobs, Planning to Close Underperforming Stores in Canada

What’s Happening at Starbucks?

Starbucks is eliminating approximately 900 non-retail employees as part of a broad restructuring plan.

In addition to the workforce reduction, the coffee giant is planning to close underperforming stores in Canada and the United States.

“Each year, we open and close coffeehouses for a variety of reasons, from financial performance to lease expirations,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter to staff.

“This is a more significant action that we understand will impact partners and customers. Our coffeehouses are centres of the community, and closing any location is difficult.”

Starbucks will reportedly share the stores that it plans to close in the coming days.

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Next Steps for Starbucks Staff

If you’re a non-unionized employee in Canada who has lost your job at Starbucks, you are entitled to a full severance package — up to 24 months’ pay depending on factors such as your role, age, and years of service.

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If you’ve been affected by Starbucks layoffs, 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 get fair compensation.

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