PVH Layoffs 2026: Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger & Severance

PVH Corp., the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, announced on November 12, 2026, that it will cut approximately 4% of its global workforce. The restructuring will primarily affect office-based employees, with some job cuts beginning immediately and others expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Based on PVH’s approximately 26,000 employees worldwide, the reduction could affect roughly 1,040 positions. That is an estimate, not a confirmed layoff count. PVH has not disclosed how many employees in Canada, if any, will lose their jobs.

Laid off by PVH, Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger? Your first severance offer isn’t necessarily everything you’re owed. Non-unionized employees in Ontario, Alberta and BC can receive up to 24 months’ compensation when terminated without cause.

Latest PVH Layoffs: What Happened In November 2026?

PVH confirmed its latest workforce reduction in a regulatory filing dated November 12, 2026. The changes are part of a global restructuring intended to simplify operations and improve profitability.

• Jobs affected: Approximately 4% of PVH’s global workforce, equivalent to roughly 1,040 positions based on earlier employee figures.
• Office employees: The reduction represents approximately 12% of PVH’s office-based workforce.
• Departments: Cuts will primarily affect positions that don’t directly serve customers, although PVH hasn’t released a detailed department breakdown.
• Timeline: Some changes begin immediately, with remaining workforce actions expected in the first quarter of 2027.
• Canada: PVH hasn’t confirmed which Canadian offices or employees will be affected.

The company is removing management layers, reducing duplicated work and directing more resources toward product development, e-commerce, supply chain and technology.

Read PVH’s November 12 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The announced 4% reduction is worldwide, not a confirmed number of Canadian layoffs.

Read our November 2026 report on PVH’s global workforce reduction for details of the latest announcement.

Why Is PVH Cutting Jobs?

PVH says the restructuring will help it reduce costs, make decisions faster and focus investment on its Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands.

The company expects at least US$100 million in pre-tax cost reductions in fiscal 2027, including savings previously announced. It anticipates at least US$150 million in annualized savings beginning in fiscal 2028.

Those savings aren’t solely from layoffs. PVH says its initiative includes workforce reductions and other cost-saving measures.

The company hasn’t yet determined its total restructuring expenses, which are expected to include severance and related costs.

Are Calvin Klein And Tommy Hilfiger Employees Being Laid Off?

PVH’s restructuring affects the parent company behind Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Both brands are central to the company’s global operations.

PVH says the reductions will focus primarily on non-customer-facing roles, rather than announcing a specific number of store closures or retail job cuts.

It hasn’t released separate layoff totals for Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger.

Employees working for these brands should also check the legal name of their employer. Some retail and wholesale operations involve separate companies or licensing arrangements, which can affect who is responsible for severance.

Regardless of the brand on your workplace, your employment agreement and the company that employs you matter when determining what you’re owed.

Are PVH Employees Being Laid Off In Canada?

PVH hasn’t confirmed Canadian job losses in its November 2026 restructuring.

The company has Canadian operations, including offices in Toronto and Montreal, alongside Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger retail and wholesale businesses.

However, PVH hasn’t identified the countries, departments or locations included in the latest workforce reductions.

The company’s Canadian presence doesn’t mean its entire global layoff plan will affect Canadian employees.

If you work for PVH or one of its brands in Ontario, Alberta or BC and receive a termination notice, have your severance package reviewed under Canadian law.

Previous PVH Layoffs And Restructuring

The November 2026 announcement follows several earlier rounds of restructuring at PVH.

• November 2026: PVH announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 4%, primarily in office-based positions.
• 2024–2025: PVH implemented a multiyear cost-reduction initiative. Its financial reports recorded restructuring expenses principally associated with severance.
• July 2023: The company continued implementing workforce reductions under an earlier plan targeting approximately 10% of its workforce.
• August 2022: PVH announced another restructuring involving global workforce reductions.
• July 2020: PVH announced approximately 450 North American job cuts and plans to close 162 stores during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are separate restructuring periods. The earlier job reductions should not be added to the November 2026 estimate as though they were all part of the same announcement.

How Much Severance Does PVH Owe Canadian Employees?

Non-unionized PVH employees terminated without cause in Ontario, Alberta and BC can receive up to 24 months’ compensation.

What you’re owed depends on your age, years of service, position, compensation and employment contract—not simply PVH’s standard severance formula.

This includes non-unionized employees in corporate offices, marketing, merchandising, distribution, logistics, sales, technology, management and retail.

Part-time and hourly employees can also have severance rights. A short period of service doesn’t automatically eliminate the right to compensation.

Get an initial estimate using our free Severance Pay Calculator.

Does PVH Severance Include Bonuses, Commissions And Benefits?

Your base salary isn’t necessarily your full compensation.

Before accepting a severance package from PVH, Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger, check whether it properly accounts for:

• Bonuses: Outstanding and expected performance payments.
• Sales commissions: Earned commissions and other incentives.
• Benefits: Health, dental, insurance and other employment coverage.
• Pension contributions: Retirement-related compensation.
• Stock awards: Restricted stock units and equity compensation, where applicable.

Bonuses, commissions and stock awards can form part of what you’re owed, depending on your agreements and applicable law.

Don’t assess your PVH severance package by weeks of salary alone.

Does PVH Have To Pay Severance During Restructuring?

Yes. Cost-cutting, downsizing and restructuring don’t automatically eliminate an employer’s severance obligations.

If PVH terminates your employment without cause, you’re owed proper compensation under your employment agreement and applicable Canadian law.

The company’s global savings targets don’t determine how much an individual Canadian employee should receive.

PVH’s internal restructuring budget isn’t a substitute for your severance rights.

What If PVH Changes Your Job Instead Of Laying You Off?

A restructuring doesn’t always begin with a termination letter.

If PVH significantly reduces your pay, demotes you, cuts your hours or substantially changes your responsibilities, you don’t automatically have to accept those changes.

They can amount to constructive dismissal, allowing you to pursue severance.

Don’t resign or agree to major changes before understanding your rights.

What Should PVH Employees Do Before Signing?

1. Keep your documents. Save your termination letter, employment agreement, severance offer and compensation records.
2. Check your full compensation. Include bonuses, commissions, benefits, pension contributions and stock awards.
3. Have your package reviewed. Find out what you’re owed before accepting an offer or signing a release.

Having your severance reviewed doesn’t mean taking your employer to court. We resolve the vast majority of severance disputes through negotiation.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP represents non-unionized employees in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Our employment lawyers help corporate professionals, retail employees, managers and other workers get what they’re owed.

PVH Layoffs And Severance: Common Questions

Is PVH Laying Off Employees In November 2026?

Yes. PVH announced on November 12, 2026, that it plans to reduce its worldwide workforce by approximately 4%, primarily in office-based positions.

How Many PVH Employees Will Lose Their Jobs?

Approximately 1,040 positions could be affected based on PVH’s earlier workforce of 26,000 employees. The company hasn’t confirmed a final number of layoffs.

Are Calvin Klein And Tommy Hilfiger Employees Affected?

PVH owns both brands, and its restructuring focuses on their global business operations. The company hasn’t published separate layoff totals for Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger.

Are PVH Employees In Canada Being Laid Off?

PVH has Canadian operations, including in Toronto and Montreal, but hasn’t confirmed Canadian job losses or identified which Canadian positions may be affected.

When Will PVH Layoffs Take Place?

Some workforce changes began immediately following the November 12 announcement. Remaining actions are expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Can PVH Employees Receive 24 Months’ Severance?

Non-unionized employees terminated without cause in Ontario, Alberta and BC can receive up to 24 months’ compensation, depending on their circumstances and employment agreement.

Does PVH Have To Pay Severance If My Position Is Eliminated?

Yes. Eliminating positions to reduce costs doesn’t automatically remove an employer’s severance obligations.

This article does not suggest wrongdoing by PVH Corp., Calvin Klein or Tommy Hilfiger. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is independent of these companies and brands.

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.