Fisker Layoffs: Canadian operations reportedly affected by restructuring

What’s happening at Fisker?

Electric vehicle (EV) startup Fisker has reportedly trimmed its Canadian workforce as part of a major restructuring.

According to electric-vehicles.com, the reduction is expected to leave the company with “a skeletal crew as it navigates through turbulent times.”

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine the exact number of employees that were let go.

The development comes just hours after Fisker staff confirmed sweeping layoffs in the U.S. — affecting a variety of teams, including training, sales, and finance.

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Termination agreements for Fisker Canada employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at Fisker are owed full severance pay when they lose their jobs due to downsizing, corporate restructuring, or the closure of the business.

This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

People working “on contract” or as a contractor may also be owed severance pay — given that many employees in Canada are often misclassified as independent contractors.

Severance can be as much as 24 months’ pay, depending on a number of factors.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains why you are still owed severance if you have been downsized on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Before accepting a severance offer, double-check the amount using our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator. It has helped millions of Canadians determine their entitlements.

In addition to your salary, make sure to factor in any other elements of your compensation (i.e. bonuses, commission, etc.).

If your employer’s offer falls short of what our Severance Pay Calculator says you are owed, it’s very likely that you have been wrongfully dismissed and should contact an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Non-unionized employees in Canada have up to two years from the date of their dismissal to pursue proper severance pay.

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• Severance pay for provincially regulated employees
• Rights to severance during mass layoffs
• Severance entitlements in a recession

Major layoffs continue

The reported job cuts at Fisker come amid a flurry of layoffs in 2024.

Big names, including Home Hardware, Laurentian Bank, Under Armour, Walmart, Indeed, Phoenix Labs, Xbox, Kenvue, Hudson’s Bay, Google, and Best Buy, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Talk to an employment lawyer

If you have been fired or let go for any reason, contact the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. have successfully represented tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals.

In addition to severance package negotiations, we can assist you on a broad range of employment matters, including:

If you are a non-unionized employee who needs help with a workplace issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need and the compensation you deserve.