PwC Canada Layoffs: Over 100 consultants cut in April

What’s happening at PwC Canada?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that PwC Canada is reportedly undergoing a restructuring that includes laying off over 140 employees from its consulting division this week.

This follows a significant round of layoffs in November, where the professional services firm cut over 1,000 jobs globally, impacting many in Canada.

“Not fantastic packages”

In an interview with The Globe and Mail regarding the layoffs in late 2023, Fiona Martyn, an employment lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, described the severance packages offered to employees as “not fantastic” and below what they are legalled entitled to.

According to PwC Canada’s LinkedIn page, the company employs more than 5,000 individuals across Canada.

Termination agreements for PwC Canada employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at PwC are owed full severance pay when they lose their jobs due to downsizing, corporate restructuring, or the closure of the business.

This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C.

People working “on contract” or as a contractor may also be owed severance pay — given that many employees in Canada are often misclassified as independent contractors.

Severance can be as much as 24 months’ pay, depending on a number of factors.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains what rights employees have if they are being fired or let go on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Before accepting a severance offer, double-check the amount using our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator. It has helped millions of Canadians determine their entitlements.

In addition to your salary, make sure to factor in any other elements of your compensation (i.e. bonuses, commission, etc.).

If your employer’s offer falls short of what our Severance Pay Calculator says you are owed, it’s very likely that you have been wrongfully dismissed and should contact an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Non-unionized employees in Canada have up to two years from the date of their dismissal to pursue proper severance pay.

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• Severance packages during mass layoffs

Major layoffs continue

The reported job cuts at PwC Canada come amid a flurry of layoffs in 2024.

Big names, including Tesla, SAP Canada, Intel, EXL Service,  Electronic Arts, Rivian, Cisco, Mozilla, Instacart, Grammarly, Amazon, DocuSign, Snap, Zoom, PayPal, Salesforce, and eBay, have pulled out the axe as they continue to navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Lost your job? Talk to an employment lawyer

If you have been fired or let go for any reason, contact the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. have successfully represented tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals.

In addition to severance package negotiations, we can assist you on a broad range of employment matters, including:

If you are a non-unionized employee who needs help with a workplace issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900 to get the advice you need and the compensation you deserve.