Meta trims Reality Labs division in April, Oculus Studios staff affected

What’s going on at Meta?

Meta has scaled back the size of its Oculus Studios workforce, which is part of its Reality Labs division.

“Some teams within Oculus Studios are undergoing shifts in structure and roles that have impacted team size,” Tracy Clayton, a spokesperson for the tech giant, told The Verge in a statement.

“These changes are meant to help Oculus Studios work more efficiently on future mixed reality experiences for our growing audience, while still delivering great content for people today.”

Clayton refused to comment on the exact number of jobs cut and if other Meta teams are being trimmed.

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Impact on Canadian staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if any Canadian employees at Meta have been let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company has more than 1,100 workers in the country.

Next steps for Meta employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

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.

Major employers slashing staff

Meta isn’t the only major employer scaling back their staffing levels in 2025.

Other big names, including Infosys, Google, Alstom, Microsoft, S&S Activewear, Siemens, HPE, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, JPMorgan, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have also pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Meta, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. 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.