Kroger Trimming Corporate Workforce, Shuttering Dozens of Stores
What’s Happening?
Despite efforts to avoid a workforce reduction, Kroger is eliminating nearly 1,000 corporate roles.
“These decisions are never easy, but we know thoughtful, yet difficult, choices are necessary to set our organization up for continued success,” Ron Sargent, the grocer’s interim CEO, told the Daily Mail.
The bombshell update comes after Kroger recently unveiled plans to close more than 60 underperforming stores by the end of 2026.
Impact on Canadian Staff
It remains unclear if any corporate employees in Canada are affected by the job cuts.
According to LinkedIn, Kroger currently has more than 100 workers in the country.
Next Steps for Kroger Employees
If you’re fired or let go from Kroger, 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 Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).
The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.
📺 WATCH: Everything Non-Unionized Employees Need to Know About Severance Pay
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.
For a broader understanding of your severance rights, visit Kroger Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained. You can also use our free Pocket Employment Lawyer to get real-time insights.
Lost Your Job? Contact Us
If you’ve lost your job at Kroger for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is here for you.
Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC 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.
You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues. They’re governed by your collective bargaining agreement.
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.
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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