PepsiCo Layoffs in Canada: December 2025 Update + Severance Rights

PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo) is an American multinational food and beverage corporation. The company’s product portfolio includes Pepsi-Cola, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, and SodaStream.

With roots dating back to 1898, the food and beverage giant employs a global workforce of more than 130,000 people, according to LinkedIn.

The Canadian arm of PepsiCo, PepsiCo Canada, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The company has manufacturing facilities in major cities across the country, including Mississauga, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Latest PepsiCo Layoff Update

Dec. 2025: PepsiCo is planning to cut jobs in North America and scale back its overall number of products as part of a series of “operational changes.”

In Canada, non-unionized employees at the food and beverage giant are entitled to significant compensation (up to 24 months’ pay) when fired or let go. This includes salary, bonuses, commissions, and benefits.

📲 Use our Severance Pay Calculator to get a free estimate in seconds.

A wrongful dismissal occurs if PepsiCo terminates you without cause — or incorrectly “for cause” — and doesn’t provide the correct amount of severance pay.

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Laid off at PepsiCo? 5 Key Steps

Don’t sign anything on the spot: Carefully review all documents, including your severance offer. Deadlines from employers aren’t legally binding.
Keep relevant documentation: Save any termination letters, severance offers, and employer communications.
Use the Severance Pay Calculator: This tool will help you determine whether you’re being offered the correct amount of compensation.
Contact an employment lawyer: The experienced team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP will ensure you receive the severance pay you’re legally entitled to — not a dollar less.
Start searching for comparable employment: This helps mitigate income loss and shows good faith in your claim.

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PepsiCo Layoff Timeline

Dec. 2025: PepsiCo is planning to trim its North American workforce and overall number of products as part of a restructuring.
June 2023: Multiple PepsiCo employees have informed Samfiru Tumarkin LLP that an undisclosed number of part-time weekend employees in Canada will be laid off on September 8, 2023.
Dec. 2022: PepsiCo is reportedly cutting hundreds of corporate jobs at its North American snacks and beverage divisions. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by a few workers and is following up on the situation.
April 2019: PepsiCo is laying off an undisclosed number of workers as it plans to spend $2.5 billion to restructure the company.
Feb. 2018: PepsiCo announced that it’s cutting approximately one per cent of its workforce. The reduction comes as reports claim that some of the company’s staff members will receive bonuses up to $1,000.
March 2017: PepsiCo is laying off approximately 100 workers at distribution plants serving Philadelphia. The company claimed that the state’s soda tax is cutting into the area’s soda consumption.
March 2014: PepsiCo announced that it’s shutting down its warehouse operations in Dartmouth and Moncton, Nova Scotia. The move will eliminate approximately 43 jobs in the province.
Feb. 2012: PepsiCo is planning to cut approximately 8,700 jobs, or three per cent of the company’s workforce. The reduction is part of a multi-year productivity program that is expected to generate $1.5 billion in cost savings by 2014.

FAQs About Severance & Termination

👉 Can My Employment Contract Limit My Severance?

Yes — but many contracts include unenforceable clauses. Always get it reviewed by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

👉 Are Temporary Layoffs Allowed?

Usually not. A temporary layoff may qualify as constructive dismissal if not contractually permitted.

👉 Do Contractors Qualify For Severance?

Yes, if your role resembled that of a full-time employee. Employees are often misclassified as independent contractors.

👉 How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?

Up to 2 years from your termination date.

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More than 99% of employment law matters are settled in the first few weeks or during mediation. However, when court is necessary, we have the expertise to deliver results — often with legal fees covered by the employer.

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In Marques v. Delmar International, a high-level executive was shown the door after just 8 months — but didn’t leave empty-handed. Thanks to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, they secured 4 months of severance, showing even short-term employees deserve big wins.

Significant Severance Secured for Short-Service Exec

In Perretta v. Rand A Technology Corporation, a sales professional refused to settle for less when her employer tried to tie severance to an unfair release. With Samfiru Tumarkin LLP on her side, she walked away with 6 months of severance — a bold win.

BMO Faces the Music

In Maticevic v. Bank of Montreal, a dedicated long-term employee found justice after being wrongfully dismissed. With Stephen LeMesurier, a lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP leading the charge, they secured a game-changing severance package.

Lost Your Job? Get Help Now

If you’ve been fired or let go from PepsiCo for any reason, don’t sign anything until you speak with the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Your employer might be asking you to accept a severance package that doesn’t take into consideration all of your entitlements.

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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.

PepsiCo Layoffs in Canada: December 2025 Update + Severance Rights

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