Bayer’s BlueRock Therapeutics Slashes 50 Jobs in 2025, Canadians Affected

What’s Happening at BlueRock?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by several employees at BlueRock Therapeutics (BlueRock) — claiming they were affected by the latest round of job cuts announced in June.

According to reports, the Bayer-owned biotechnology company eliminated approximately 50 positions last month as it shutters its research labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“[This] strategic decision [will help] streamline our pipeline and organizational structure to focus our resources on [our] priority programs,” a spokesperson told Fierce Biotech.

Our experienced employment lawyers are reviewing the severance packages affected Canadian staff have received.

According to LinkedIn, BlueRock employs more than 220 people in the country.

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Next Steps for BlueRock Employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• 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 2 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.

Lost Your Job at BlueRock? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at BlueRock for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC 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.