Microsoft’s Latest Round of 2025 Job Cuts to Affect 9,000 Employees

What’s Happening at Microsoft?

Microsoft is reportedly planning to eliminate approximately 9,000 positions, it’s largest workforce reduction in more than 2 years.

According to multiple media outlets, the tech giant began sending out notices on July 2 — affecting a variety of divisions, including Xbox and its sales unit.

“We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company and teams for success in a dynamic marketplace,” Microsoft said in a statement to The Associated Press.

The latest round of job cuts comes just weeks after the company slashed around 6,000 roles in May.

Impact on Canadian Staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine how many Canadian employees at Microsoft, if any, are affected by the latest workforce reduction.

According to LinkedIn, the company currently has more than 5,300 workers in the country.

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Next Steps for Microsoft Employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• 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 2 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.

Lost Your Job at Microsoft? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Microsoft for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC 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.