F5 Cuts Dozens of Jobs in August, Changing “Product Organization”

What’s Happening at F5?

F5 is scaling back its staffing levels, with approximately 106 positions axed in Seattle.

“[We recently] announced changes in our product organization to better align resources with important customer needs and our highest business priorities,” a spokesperson for the tech company told CRN.

“As part of these changes, selected roles were eliminated, while other employees were placed into new roles supporting strategic growth areas.”

F5 refused to disclose the exact number of jobs affected by the workforce reduction.

Impact on Canadian Staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if any Canadian employees at F5 have been let go.

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

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Next Steps for F5 Employees

If you’re fired or let go from F5, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry 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 F5? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at F5 for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is here for you.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC 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.