Meta to begin performance-based job cuts on Feb. 10

What’s going on at Meta?

An internal memo claims that Meta will begin its performance-based job cuts on Feb. 10.

“Anyone who is being terminated for low performance is not eligible to apply for an internal role change or reapply for a role at Meta during their non-working period between their notification date and final employment dates,” Janelle Gale, the tech giant’s vice president of human resources, said in the memo — obtained by Business Insider.

“After leaving Meta, anyone can apply for a role through the career page. As always, past performance will be considered while making a hiring decision.”

Gale stated that affected employees in Canada, the U.S., Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, will be notified between Feb. 11-18.

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Impact on Canadian staff

Meta didn’t disclose how many of the “low performers” are Canadian employees.

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

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Next steps for Meta employees

If you’re fired or let go at 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.

New year, more job cuts

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

Big names, including Vale, Canada Post, ADM, Estée Lauder, Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, BP, Microsoft, Hudson’s Bay, and Wayfair, have also pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at Meta 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.

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.