Google Offering Buyouts to Several Teams in June, Including K&I Unit
What’s Happening at Google?
Google is reportedly offering buyouts to employees across several divisions, including its knowledge and information (K&I) unit.
According to CNBC, the move is the tech giant’s latest effort to reduce its headcount, which it has continued to do in waves since 2023.
Google’s K&I unit, which houses the company’s search, ads, and commerce teams, employs approximately 20,000 people.
Impact on Canadian Staff
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if any Canadian employees at Google have been offered a buyout — also known as a voluntary severance package.
According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 3,900 workers in the country.
Offered 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 (BC).
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In some cases, individuals could be owed far more compensation if they’re fired by the company — or let go involuntarily.
For a broader understanding of your severance rights, visit Google Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained. You can also use our free Pocket Employment Lawyer to get real-time insights.
Workplace Issue? Contact Us
Since 2007, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.
Whether you’re in Ontario, Alberta, or BC, our lawyers can review your situation, enforce your rights, and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.
You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues. They’re governed by your collective bargaining agreement.
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.
About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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