Canadian Tire Trims Corporate Workforce in July, Part of Restructuring

What’s Happening at Canadian Tire?

Canadian Tire has trimmed its corporate workforce as part of a restructuring.

“Changes are underway and we are altering various processes and teams to transform and modernize,” the retail giant said in a statement to CTV News.

“As a result, some corporate roles are expanding and others are being eliminated.”

Canadian Tire refused to disclose the exact number of positions affected.

According to LinkedIn, the company currently employs more than 22,000 people across the country.

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Next Steps for Canadian Tire Staff

If you’re fired or let go from Canadian Tire, 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 Canadian Tire? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Canadian Tire 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.

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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.