Lumentum layoff impacts 10% of global workforce: Reports

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that Lumentum, a leading designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, is allegedly reducing its workforce by 10 per cent as part of a global restructuring plan.

With a reported employee count of 7,500, this reduction, if true, means approximately 750 individuals could be impacted.

Lumentum’s Ottawa office, which employs over 300 staff, may also be affected by these changes. These reports have not yet been confirmed.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, Lumentum is known for its contributions to optical networks and laser technology.

This isn’t the first time that the company has scaled back its staffing levels. Layoffs were also reported last year and in 2021.

Lumentum’s main competitor in the industry is Coherent.

Termination Agreements For Lumentum Employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at Lumentum are owed full severance pay when they lose their jobs due to downsizing, corporate restructuring, or economic difficulties.

This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

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• Severance Pay in Ontario
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• Understanding severance in B.C.

People working “on contract” or as a contractor may also be owed severance pay — given that many employees in Canada are often misclassified as independent contractors.

Severance can be as much as 24 months’ pay, depending on a number of factors.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what rights employees have if they are being fired or let go on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Don’t sign on the dotted line!

Before you accept any severance offer, double-check the amount using our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator. It has helped millions of Canadians determine their entitlements.

In addition to your salary, make sure to factor in any other elements of your compensation (i.e. bonuses, commission, etc.).

If your employer didn’t provide you with the correct amount, it’s very likely that you have been wrongfully dismissed and should contact an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Do not sign any deadline offer from your employer until you have spoken to our team. Once you sign back the offer, you lose your right to negotiate a fair package.

Non-unionized employees in Canada have up to two years from the date of their dismissal to pursue proper severance pay.

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• Severance for provincially regulated employees
• Rights to severance for tech sector staff
• Severance packages during mass layoffs

Major tech layoffs continue

The reported job cuts at Lumentum come amid a continuing flurry of tech sector layoffs in 2024.

Big names, including Rivian, Cisco, Mozilla, Instacart, Grammarly, Amazon, DocuSign, Snap, Zoom, Okta, PayPal, Salesforce, eBay, Wayfair, and YouTube, have also pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

Talk to an employment lawyer

Lost your job at Lumentum? Contact our team immediately.

The knowledgeable team of employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has secured proper compensation for tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals across the country.

In addition to severance package negotiations, our lawyers have experience securing solutions for the following legal matters:

If you are a non-unionized employee in Ontario, Alberta, or B.C. who needs help with an employment issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need, and the compensation you deserve.