Autodesk slashing 1,350 jobs to strengthen business resilience

What’s going on at Autodesk?

Autodesk is eliminating around 1,350 jobs, or approximately nine per cent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring.

“The global business environment is rapidly transforming due to macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, as well as evolving regulations,” CEO Andrew Anagnost said in a memo to staff.

“To remain competitive, resilient, and future-ready, we are evolving our strategy to maximize talent investments, distribute critical expertise globally, and position us to adapt to today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.”

The update comes after reports claimed that the software giant was facing pressure from investors to put a greater focus on profitability.

Anagnost specifically stated that the workforce reduction “is not the result of any third-party pressure.”

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Impact on Canadian staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if any Canadian employees at Autodesk are being let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company has more than 1,200 workers in the country.

Next steps for Autodesk employees

If you’re fired or let go at Autodesk, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Major employers slashing staff

The workforce reduction at Autodesk comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Other big names, including Starbucks, Mohawk College, JPMorgan, Chevron, Vale, Meta, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, BP, Microsoft, Hudson’s Bay, and Wayfair, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at Autodesk for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

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.