Tucows Layoffs: Slashing Ting workforce by 42%, part of restructuring

What’s going on at Tucows?

Toronto-based Tucows is trimming its headcount by approximately 17 per cent and slashing the workforce of its Ting Internet business by around 42 per cent as part of a “capital efficiency plan.”

“This decision was a difficult one and I want to acknowledge the impact it will have on the employees who are leaving,” CEO Elliot Noss said in a news release.

“These are hardworking people who have made significant contributions to the company, and their dedication will be remembered. We do not take these measures lightly, and this decision was made with the deepest consideration for the future of the Ting business and its continued sustainability.”

Tucows added that it will provide more details on its capital efficiency plan during its “Q3 2024 Management Remarks” on Nov. 7.

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Your rights

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

This applies to individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. In some cases, this can also apply to independent contractors.

Severance is the compensation provided to non-unionized workers in Canada by their employer when they are terminated without cause.

It can be as much as 24 months’ pay—depending on a variety 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.

Severance offers and deadlines

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. 

An employer’s deadline to sign back a severance offer isn’t legally enforceable or binding.

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Major layoffs continue

The job cuts at Tucows and Ting come amid a flurry of layoffs in 2024.

Big names, including Boeing, RioCan, Deloitte, Loblaw, Ricoh, ApplyBoard, Qualcomm, Atlantic Music Group, and IBM, have also pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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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.

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.