Instagram Eliminates 60 Technical Program Manager Roles

What’s happening at Instagram?

Amid a flurry of tech sector layoffs to begin 2024, Instagram has cut 60 technical program manager positions.

The reduction comes less than a year after its parent company, Meta, announced that it was eliminating 10,000 jobs in March.

According to news outlets, including The Information, Instagram is giving the affected staff members two months find another role at the company. If they are unsuccessful, their employment will be terminated.

Rachel Windzberg, a former Instagram employee, said in a LinkedIn post that some workers could be expected to “re-interview” for a different program manager role.

The social media platform’s decision to eliminate a layer of management comes as it prepares to reorganize some of its product teams.

Instagram has reportedly developed three new focus areas: Creation, Creators, and Friend Sharing, to help users create and share content on the platform.

Employee support and next steps

Non-unionized employees in Canada affected by layoffs may be eligible for severance pay, which is determined by several factors, including role, tenure, and age.

Key facts about severance:

• Severance Pay: Can include up to 24 months’ pay in some cases, depending on specific circumstances.
• Components: Severance packages may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our free Severance Pay Calculator to estimate what your package should look like.
• Deadlines: Employees have up to two years from their termination date to review and negotiate severance entitlements. Deadlines set by employers for accepting severance offers are not legally enforceable.
• Need guidance? Contact Samfiru Tumarkin LLP for a severance review and expert advice.

Employees affected by the layoffs at Manulife can find additional details about their rights and options in our Manulife Layoffs resource.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains general severance rights on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Major tech layoffs continue

Instagram isn’t the only tech company that is reducing its workforce in 2024.

Other notable employers, including BenchSci, Discord, Google, Amazon, Twitch, Unity, and Xerox, have also 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.

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.