Google’s Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams reportedly trimmed in April

What’s going on at Google?

Google has reportedly eliminated hundreds of jobs its “platforms and devices” unit — which houses a variety teams, including Android, Pixel, and Chrome.

“Since combining the platforms and devices teams last year, we’ve focused on becoming more nimble and operating more effectively and this included making some job reductions in addition to the voluntary exit program that we offered in January,” a spokesperson for the tech giant told The Information.

The update comes just weeks after Google announced in March that it’s entered into an agreement to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion.

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Impact on Canadian staff

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

According to LinkedIn, the tech giant has nearly 4,000 workers in the country.

Should I accept a voluntary severance package?

Non-unionized employees in Canada shouldn’t accept a voluntary severance package before speaking with an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

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

In some cases, individuals could be owed far more compensation if they’re fired by the company — or let go involuntarily.

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Next steps for Google employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry 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

The reported workforce reduction at Google comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Other big names, including S&S Activewear, Siemens, HPE, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, JPMorgan, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have also pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Google, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. 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.