Microsoft Offering Buyouts to Thousands of Long-Service Workers in 2026
What’s Happening at Microsoft?
Microsoft is reportedly offering, for the first time, voluntary buyouts to thousands of long-service employees in 2026.
While the move is expected to affect around 7% of the tech giant’s US staff, it remains unclear if the program will be extended to its Canadian workforce.
Source
The latest buyout program at Microsoft was covered by multiple news outlets, including Business Insider.
Microsoft Buyout/Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of buyouts/layoffs at Microsoft and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Microsoft 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.
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Lior Samfiru
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