Nissan reportedly set to axe 10,000 jobs in latest round of cuts

What’s going on at Nissan?

Nissan is reportedly planning to pull out the axe again — this time eliminating approximately 10,000 jobs.

The automaker refused to comment on report by NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, which was picked up by Reuters.

Ivan Espinosa, who took over as Nissan’s CEO in April, said the company is considering extra measures as it restructures its operations.

The bombshell report comes after Nissan slashed thousands of roles in November.

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Impact on Canadian staff

It remains unclear if any Canadian employees at Nissan will be let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company has more than 800 workers in the country.

Next steps for Nissan employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s auto 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

Reports of another workforce reduction at Nissan comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

StarFish Medical, Match Group, Expedia Group, Morningstar, Cenovus Energy, Intel, Infosys, Google, Alstom, Microsoft, S&S Activewear, Siemens, HPE, Wayfair, Canada Post, and other big names have scaled back their staffing levels this year.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Nissan, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. 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.