Bell Parent BCE Fires Non-Union Staff Across Canada for “Coffee Badging”

Did BCE Cut Jobs in 2026?

Yes. BCE, the parent company of Bell Canada, has fired a handful of non-unionized employees across the country in 2026 for violating its 3-day in-office policy through methods such as “coffee badging.”

“In each case, there was a thorough investigation and individuals were presented with clear evidence of their misconduct,” spokesperson Luc Levasseur told The Globe and Mail regarding the for-cause dismissals.

“The majority of individuals admitted to deliberate and repeated falsification of workplace attendance.”

Affected Staffers Seeking Legal Advice

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by a few dozen BCE employees who were let go — with some claiming that engaging in methods such as coffee badging was encouraged by their managers.

More Bell Canada Layoff Coverage

For a full overview of Bell Canada layoffs and the rights that non-unionized employees have in this situation, see our Bell Canada Layoffs & 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.