Fanshawe College Moving Ahead with 35% Staffing Cut in 2025

What’s Happening at Fanshawe College?

Fanshawe College has informed faculty and support staff unions that it’s moving ahead with its previously announced workforce reduction — which will affect approximately 35% of staff, or around 400 positions.

President Peter Devlin told employees in a recent email that a portion of the job cuts will be offset by early retirements and unfilled vacancies. However, an exact number wasn’t disclosed.

The move comes as the London-based college is currently facing a $38.6-million shortfall in its 2025/26 budget.

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Next Steps for Fanshawe College Staff

If you’re fired or let go from Fanshawe 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 in the province.

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? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Fanshawe College for any reason, the experienced Ontario employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in London and Toronto 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.