Rogers Trims In-House IT Support Team, Shifting Work to Third-Party Vendor
What’s Happening at Rogers?
Rogers Communications has reduced the size of its in-house IT support team in several provinces — primarily affecting Ontario workers.
Spokesperson Zac Carreiro said the telecom giant is expanding its work with a third-party vendor, who’s expected to hire most of the impacted staff.
Which Roles at Rogers are Affected?
The latest workforce reduction at Rogers affects individuals in a variety of technical roles, including:
- Software developers
- Audiovisual conferencing support staff
- Management
Multiple employees have reached out to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP — claiming upwards of 100 internal IT positions have been eliminated.
Lior Samfiru, national co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, discussed the latest round of Rogers layoffs with The Globe and Mail’s Irene Galea — 📰 Check out the article
More Rogers Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of Rogers layoffs and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Rogers Layoffs & Severance Guide.
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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