Lion Electric Layoffs: Severance Pay for Employees
The Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is an electric bus and truck manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec.
Founded in 2008, the company employs more than 380 people in Canada, according to LinkedIn.
Roles at Lion Electric include: machine operators, product designers, marketing professionals, sales representatives, administrative staff, human resources employees, and customer service representatives.
Severance facts for Lion Electric employees
In Canada, non-unionized employees at Lion Electric—working full-time, part-time, or hourly—are entitled to full severance pay when laid off or terminated without cause.
Independent contractors may also qualify for severance if they’ve been misclassified.
Key severance facts
- Severance pay: Can reach up to 24 months’ pay—depending on age, length of service, position at the company, and other factors. Learn more about severance in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
- What’s included: In addition to salary, severance may cover bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.
- Deadlines: You have up to two years from the date of your termination to pursue fully severance pay—regardless of any employer-imposed deadlines, which aren’t legally enforceable.
- Restructuring & closures: You’re still owed severance if you’re let go during a corporate restructuring or the business is closing.
- Better severance packages: Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has secured larger packages for a variety of workers (from entry-level jobs to executives).
NOTE: If you’re terminated for cause, you might still qualify for severance pay due to the strict legal standards required for this type of dismissal.
WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains everything you need to know about severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.
Resources for Lion Electric staff
Layoffs at Lion Electric
- December 2024: Lion Electric has temporarily laid off hundreds of workers as it considers filing for creditor protection.
Laid off at Lion Electric? Steps to take
- Don’t sign a severance offer immediately: You don’t have to accept it on the spot or a few days after receiving it.
- Research your entitlements: Our firm’s Severance Pay Calculator can help you determine the amount of compensation you’re owed.
- Seek legal counsel: Have an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP conduct a thorough review of your severance offer.
- Document everything: Keep records of termination notices, severance offers, and communication with Human Resources (HR).
NOTE: If you’ve already accepted a severance offer, don’t panic. Connect with a legal professional as soon as possible.
Why Samfiru Tumarkin LLP?
Unlike employment law firms that rely heavily on courtroom victories, our proven strategy focuses on maximizing severance packages early in the claim process—helping clients avoid the time, cost, and stress of litigation.
With extensive courtroom experience to fall back when necessary, we excel at securing generous outcomes quickly and efficiently for our clients.
In addition to severance package negotiations, our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. can help with a variety of employment matters, including:
If you’re a non-unionized employee who needs help with a workplace issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900.
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.
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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