Klue Slashes 40% of Staff in June, Hoping to Become “AI-First Operationally”

What Happened at Klue?

Klue has eliminated just over 40% of its workforce, or approximately 85 jobs, as part of a company-wide restructuring.

CEO Jason Smith told BetaKit in an email that the Vancouver-based software firm made the job cuts on June 25 — hoping to become “AI-first operationally.”

Smith added that some staffers decided to accept voluntary severance packages.

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Next Steps for Klue Employees

If you’ve lost your job at Klue or haven’t accepted your voluntary severance package yet, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in British Columbia (BC), Alberta, and Ontario.

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• 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 2 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.

Lost Your Job at Klue? Contact Us

If you were affected by the latest workforce reduction at Klue, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in BC, Alberta, and Ontario 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.