Rogers Communications Layoffs: Reports of job cuts in April restructuring

What’s happening at Rogers?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been informed of restructuring activities at Rogers Communications, which reportedly include the layoff of an unspecified number of employees in April. These terminations impact staff across various roles.

The reported layoffs coincide with the announcement of the cancellation of the long-running daytime talk show, Cityline, owned by Rogers. Cityline has been on air for 40 years since its debut in February 1984.

This alleged restructuring initiative follows a second voluntary departure program for employees in February and comes nearly a year after Rogers disclosed the layoff of a “small percentage” of its workforce in June.

The previous layoffs also affected employees from Shaw Communications, following Rogers’ acquisition of the company.

Termination agreements for Rogers employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at Rogers 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.

LEARN MORE
• Severance pay for tech sector workers
• Rights to severance for provincially regulated employees
• Severance packages during mass layoffs

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.