Lush employee layoffs: Employment lawyer with CBC Vancouver
Interview Summary
The cosmetic brand Lush has decided to lay off staff as it moves to shut down manufacturing operations in its Vancouver facilities and close down a woodshop in British Columbia. While the corporation has stated this will not mean any significant or immediate impact on stores, many Lush employees have sought legal advice.
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with CBC Vancouver to discuss the layoffs and rights of former Lush employees.
Interview Notes
- Seeking legal advice from an employment lawyer: The lawyer noted that several non-unionized Lush employees have reached out to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to determine their severance entitlements.
- Terminations without cause: Employees can be let go without cause by their employers, the lawyer explained. “A company is allowed to terminate employees without cause when it’s shutting down or restructuring operations, though they could get up to 24 months of severance pay, depending on various factors such as seniority and their position.”
- Severance obligations: Our firm reiterated the importance of employees receiving adequate severance pay. “The key question is whether the employees are given enough severance,” the lawyer said. “I just really encourage people to seek out information to better understand what their legal rights might be. There can be a lot of money on the table.”
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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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