Marriott slashes 800 corporate jobs, part of 2024 efficiency push

What’s going on at Marriott?

Marriott International (Marriott) has eliminated more than 800 corporate positions — calling it a much-needed “reorganization” of its global structure.

During the company’s third-quarter earnings call, CEO Anthony Capuano alluded to an “enterprise-wide process to enhance our effectiveness and efficiency.”

According to news outlets, including CNBC, the majority of the job cuts affect the “above property” level. Service levels at Marriott-branded hotels aren’t impacted.

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Impact on Canadian staff

It remains unclear if any Canadian employees are affected by the latest workforce reduction at Marriott.

According to LinkedIn, the company employs nearly 2,000 people in the country.

Next steps for Marriott employees

If you’ve been affected by the layoffs at Marriott, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada 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.

Many companies cutting jobs

Marriott isn’t the only major employer trimming its headcount as 2024 draws to a close.

Other big names, including Google, Cargill, Vale, Windsor University, Mohawk College, Sheridan College, Rogers, General Motors, AMD, Visa, Meta, Nokia, and Deloitte, have also pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re affected by the latest round of job cuts at Marriott, 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.

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.