Employment Law

Loblaw slashing workforce in fall 2024 restructuring, according to reports

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What’s happening at Loblaw?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that Loblaw has reportedly laid off a significant portion of its workforce amid restructuring on September 10. This is according to multiple employees who have contacted our team to determine if their severance offers are fair.

Loblaw Companies Limited is one of Canada’s largest food retailers and employs over 220,000 people across the country in various roles.

Next steps for Loblaw employees

If you’re fired or let go at Loblaw, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s food industry are entitled to severance pay based on a variety of factors, including their role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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.

💡You Have Rights! For a broader understanding of your severance rights, visit Loblaw Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained.

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Fall job cuts

The reported workforce reduction at Loblaw comes after many major employers scaled back their staffing levels in 2024.

Big names, including Wells Fargo, Intuit, Goldman Sachs, UiPath, Dyson, Vancity, Stifel, SAP Canada, Netflix, AmDocs, EXL Service, Best Buy, Relic Entertainment, Ubisoft, Intel, Amazon, and Telus, have 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 at Loblaw 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.

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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.

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