Gameloft Layoffs: Canadian workers affected by April cuts, reports claim

What’s going on at Gameloft?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has received reports that Gameloft is reducing the size of its Canadian workforce.

Our experienced employment lawyers are following up with affected staff to better understand the situation.

The development comes just months after the video game publisher reportedly eliminated jobs at its offices in Toronto and Lviv, Ukraine.

According to LinkedIn, Gameloft has more than 280 employees in Canada.

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Termination agreements for Gameloft employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at Gameloft are owed full severance pay when they lose their jobs due to downsizing, corporate restructuring, or the closure of the business.

This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

People working “on contract” or as a contractor may also be owed severance pay — given that many employees in Canada are often misclassified as independent contractors.

Severance can be as much as 24 months’ pay, depending on a number of factors.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains why you are still owed severance if you have been downsized on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Before accepting a severance offer, double-check the amount using our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator. It has helped millions of Canadians determine their entitlements.

In addition to your salary, make sure to factor in any other elements of your compensation (i.e. bonuses, commission, etc.).

If your employer’s offer falls short of what our Severance Pay Calculator says you are owed, it’s very likely that you have been wrongfully dismissed and should contact an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Non-unionized employees in Canada have up to two years from the date of their dismissal to pursue proper severance pay.

LEARN MORE
• Severance pay for provincially regulated employees
• Rights to severance for video game sector staff
• Severance packages during mass layoffs

Major tech layoffs continue

Reports of job cuts at Gameloft come amid a flurry of tech sector layoffs in 2024.

Big names, including Tesla, Rivian, Google, IBM Canada, Netflix, Amazon, Intel, Lightspeed, Dell, Cisco, Mozilla, Instacart, and BlackBerry, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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• Where are layoffs happening in Canada?

Lost your job? Talk to an employment lawyer

If you have been fired or let go for any reason, contact the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. have successfully represented tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals.

In addition to severance package negotiations, we can assist you on a broad range of employment matters, including:

If you are a non-unionized employee who needs help with a workplace issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need and the compensation you deserve.