Intel slashes Sales and Marketing Division staff, focuses on customer “outcomes”
What’s happening at Intel?
Intel has reportedly reduced the size of its “Sales and Marketing Group.”
“With the objective of continuing to deliver on company strategy and drive outcomes for its customers, Intel’s [Sales and Marketing Group] announced changes to its organizational structure,” a spokesperson for the tech giant said in a statement to CRN.
“We are confident in Intel’s future and are committed to supporting all employees through this process, including treating impacted employees with dignity and respect.”
The company didn’t disclose how many sales and marketing positions have been axed.
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Impact on Canadian staff
It remains unclear if any Canadian employees at Intel have been let go.
According to the company’s LinkedIn page, it has more than 1,100 workers in the country.
Next steps for Intel employees
If you’re fired or let go from Intel, 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.
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Major employers cutting staff
The reported reduction at Intel comes amid a flurry of tech sector layoffs in 2024.
Big names, including Lightspeed, Cisco, Mozilla, Instacart, BlackBerry, Grammarly, Amazon, DocuSign, Snap, Zoom, Okta, PayPal, Salesforce, Microsoft, and eBay, have also pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.
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Lost your job? Contact us
If you’re fired or let go from Intel 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.
⛔ Unionized Employees: You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. These matters are governed by your collective bargaining agreement. By law, employment layers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues.
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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