Booz Allen Hamilton to slash 7% of staff by the end of June

What’s going on at Booz Allen?

Booz Allen Hamilton (Booz Allen) is reportedly planning to eliminate approximately seven per cent of its workforce, or around 2,500 jobs, by the end of June.

The consulting services company’s CFO told investors during its earnings call on May 23 that the reduction will mostly affect its “civil business.”

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

According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 100 workers in the country.

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Next steps for Booz Allen employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada 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 a looming workforce reduction at Booz Allen comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Other big names, including Chegg, GroupM, OpenText, Meta, CrowdStrike, Expedia Group, Morningstar, Cenovus Energy, Intel, Infosys, Google, Alstom, Siemens, HPE, and Wayfair, have also pulled out the axe.

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• Rennie cuts 25% of staff amid real estate downturn
• Estée Lauder reportedly cut all Canadian staff in Hudson’s Bay stores
• Canada’s immigration department slashing workforce by 25%
• Where are layoffs happening in Canada?

Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Booz Allen, 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.