Resources

Layoffs

A Van De Graaff generator, like the one featured at the Ontario Science Centre.
Employment Law June 25th, 2024

Ontario Science Centre Layoffs: More than 50 food service workers lose jobs

By Lior Samfiru

OPSEU has announced that over 50 Ontario Science Centre food service workers will be laid off in the near future.

Read Article
A number of glass flasks and graduated cylinders, potentially used by STEMCELL Technologies, sit on a table.
Employment Law June 20th, 2024

STEMCELL Technologies Layoffs: Number of jobs reportedly cut by biotech company

By Lior Samfiru

STEMCELL Technologies, a Canadian biotech company, is reportedly laying off a number of employees across the country.

Read Article
Students, potentially those attending the University of Windsor, stand in a line wearing graduation robes and caps.
Employment Law June 19th, 2024

University of Windsor Cuts 10 Employees, Closing University Players

By Lior Samfiru

The University of Windsor has announced the layoff of 10 staff members and the closure of its University Players production arm.

Read Article
An electric vehicle, potentially a Rivian product, is seen charging.
Employment Law June 17th, 2024

Rivian Layoffs: Jobs cut for the third time in 12 months

By Lior Samfiru

The electric vehicle maker has initiated another round of layoffs, the third time within the past year due to a cooling demand…

Read Article
A laptop computer, potentially using chips manufactured by Onsemi.
Employment Law June 15th, 2024

Onsemi Layoffs: 1,000 jobs cut globally amid EV slowdown

By Lior Samfiru

The Arizona-based company's decision comes amid sluggish demand for chips, particularly in the electric vehicle sector.

Read Article
A photo of a person with headphones on using a mouse and keyboard, potentially working for Sumo Group. (Photo: ELLA DON / Unsplash)
Employment Law June 14th, 2024

Sumo Group Layoffs: 15% staff cut, Timbre Games permanently closed

By Lior Samfiru

The layoffs affect staff across various Canada and Poland, with the Timbre Games closure putting 100 employees out of work.

Read Article
A photo of Canadian currency on a table. (Photo: PiggyBank / Unsplash)
Employment Law June 13th, 2024

Vancity Layoffs: 200 jobs cut due to restructuring

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that credit union Vancity has reportedly terminated numerous employees as part of restructuring.

Read Article
A number of steel containers stacked next to each other, potentially sold by WillScot of Canada.
Employment Law June 12th, 2024

WillScot Layoffs: 500 to 1,000 employees reportedly terminated across North America

By Lior Samfiru

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that WillScot of Canada has reportedly terminated at least 10% of its workforce across Canada and the United…

Read Article
A sheet displaying financial information, possibly for Stifel Financial, sits on top of the stock section of a newspaper.
Employment Law June 12th, 2024

Stifel Financial Layoffs: Calgary office shut, Toronto investment bank jobs cut

By Lior Samfiru

A company spokesperson said the undisclosed job cuts have been brought on by current market conditions and a need to cut costs.

Read Article

Advice You Need. Compensation You Deserve.

Consult with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. We are one of Canada's most experienced and trusted employment, labour and disability law firms. Take advantage of our years of experience and success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Get help now