Conestoga College Cutting More Jobs, Programs as Fall 2025 Semester Begins

What’s Happening?

Conestoga College has cut several programs just days before the start of the 2025 fall semester — affecting more than a dozen employees.

“[Students] were told [during orientation], ‘Guess what? Your program’s been suspended. We will try to find you something else,'” Leopold Koff, president of OPSEU Local 237, told CityNews.

“They don’t have an answer for these students right now who have paid their tuition, they’ve arrived and are ready to go, and they’re trying to find them something that might be a next option or best fit.”

According to reports, 11 full-time faculty members and 2 counsellors were informed that they’re being let go.

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Next Steps for Conestoga Employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Ontario are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly.

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 Ontario 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? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Conestoga College for any reason, the experienced employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here for you.

Our Ontario team has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals successfully 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.