Hudson’s Bay cuts 41 jobs, grappling with ‘challenging headwinds’

What’s going on at Hudson’s Bay?

Hudson’s Bay has eliminated approximately 41 roles to kick off 2025.

Charla Parkinson, a spokesperson for the department store chain, told The Canadian Press that the workforce reduction comes as the retail industry grapples with “challenging headwinds.”

Parkinson declined to provide details on the roles and locations affected by the job cuts.

The update comes after Hudson’s Bay scaled back its staffing levels in the summer, when it prepared to spin out some of its brands into a new entity called Saks Global.

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Next steps for Hudson’s Bay employees

If you’re fired or let go at Hudson’s Bay, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s retail 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.

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.

New year, more job cuts

The workforce reduction at Hudson’s Bay comes after many major employers scaled back their staffing levels in 2024.

Big names, including Google, RBC, Cargill, Vale, Windsor University, Mohawk College, Sheridan College, Marriott, Bosch, Schaeffler, Rogers, General Motors, and AMD, pulled out the axe last year.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at Hudson’s Bay 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.