Fanshawe College planning to cut jobs, programs in 2025

What’s going on at Fanshawe College?

Fanshawe College is planning to eliminate jobs and programs in 2025 as it grapples with a significant decline in students.

Peter Devlin, president of the London-based college, told staff during a town hall meeting that more information will be released this spring.

“There will be an impact on students, our employees, and the community,” Devlin said.

“We will have fewer programs and a right-sized workforce. We will have a deficit position while we reshape Fanshawe over time.”

It remains unclear if the workforce reduction will affect unionized and non-unionized employees at Fanshawe College.

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Next steps for Fanshawe College staff

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

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.

Major employers slashing staff

Fanshawe College’s plan to scale back its staffing levels comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Big names, including Starbucks, JPMorgan, Chevron, Vale, Meta, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, BP, Microsoft, Hudson’s Bay, and Wayfair, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at Fanshawe College for any reason, 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.

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.