Employment Law

Microsoft to Close June by Slashing Xbox Staff, Reports Claim

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What’s Happening at Microsoft?

Microsoft is reportedly planning to scale back its staffing levels at Xbox to cap off June.

While the exact number of jobs being cut hasn’t been disclosed, multiple outlets are claiming that as many as 2,000 positions could be affected.

The bombshell update comes after the tech giant kicked off the month by eliminating approximately 300 positions.


Next Steps for Xbox Employees

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

Non-unionized employees in Canada 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.
🚨 YOU HAVE RIGHTS!
For a broader understanding of your severance rights, visit Microsoft Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained. You can also use our free Pocket Employment Lawyer to get real-time insights.

Lost Your Job at Xbox? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at Xbox, 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.

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You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues. They’re governed by your collective bargaining agreement.

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