Dell slashes staff in early 2024 impacts sales and marketing roles: Reports

Dell Technologies (Dell) is initiating significant global layoffs, particularly impacting its marketing and sales teams, according to multiple online reports.

Widespread team impacts are being reported, including significant changes within Dell Blue.

Sources suggest these layoffs, occurring over the next few weeks, are part of Dell’s strategy to integrate more generative AI into its operations.

Impact on Dell’s Canadian Employees

The exact number of Canadian employees affected by these layoffs remains uncertain.

Dell, which has a strong presence in Canada and is headquartered in Toronto, has experienced similar workforce reductions in the past.

Last year, 6,650 employees were laid off due to declining market conditions.

Several tech companies continue to shed jobs in 2024, including PayPal, Salesforce, SAP Canada, Microsoft, eBay, SkyHive, Amazon, and Google.

Next steps for Dell employees

If you’ve been affected by the layoffs at Dell, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s technology sector are entitled to severance pay based on a variety of factors, including their role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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.

Many companies cutting jobs

Several tech companies continue to shed jobs in 2024, including PayPal, Salesforce, SAP Canada, Microsoft, eBay, SkyHive, Amazon, and Google.

Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re affected by the latest round of layoffs at Dell, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia 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.