Johnson Controls reportedly trimming Canadian workforce in April

What’s going on at Johnson Controls?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by multiple employees at Johnson Controls — claiming they’ve been let go.

Our experienced employment lawyers are working to determine the exact number of Canadian jobs affected.

According to LinkedIn, the company employs more than 2,300 people in the country.

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Next steps for staff at Johnson Controls

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s manufacturing 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

Reports of a workforce reduction at Johnson Controls come amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.

Other big names, including Alstom, Microsoft, S&S Activewear, Siemens, HPE, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, JPMorgan, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have pulled out the axe as they navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Johnson Controls, 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.