Ontario lawyer discusses ongoing Twitter layoffs

Interview Summary

Mass layoffs in the technology sector continue for a variety of reasons. Most recently, after a takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk has decided to lay off thousands of employees in an attempt to reduce costs and financial difficulties. While it is unclear what every employee will receive, the manner of the terminations and lack of notice has concerned many.

An Ottawa employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke to Sarah Dobson at the Canadian HR Reporter on the ongoing layoffs, and how a proper termination should be conducted.