Salit Steel Niagara Falls Closure: Severance Pay & Employee Rights

Salit Steel announced on October 23, 2026, that it will permanently close its longtime Niagara Falls facility on Stanley Avenue. The company plans to sell the property after more than 120 years of operating in the city.

Salit Steel has already moved much of its manufacturing work to Welland. Remaining administrative, sales and other salaried positions are expected to move to other company locations. The company hasn’t confirmed a final closure date or how many current employees will lose their jobs.

Lost your job at Salit Steel? Whether you’re affected by the closure or terminated individually, your severance package may be worth more than your first offer. Non-unionized employees in Ontario can receive up to 24 months’ compensation.

Salit Steel Closing Its Niagara Falls Facility

Salit Steel confirmed the closure on October 23, 2026, citing steel tariffs, slower residential construction and changes in the surrounding neighbourhood.

The company has made several changes to its Niagara operations:

• October 23, 2026: Salit Steel announced plans to sell and permanently close its Stanley Avenue facility in Niagara Falls.
• Earlier in 2026: Approximately 20 hourly employees moved from Niagara Falls to an upgraded facility in Welland.
• Remaining operations: Administrative, sales and other salaried functions based in Niagara Falls will move to other company locations.

According to The Niagara Independent, the Stanley Avenue facility once employed approximately 150 people. That is a historical figure, not the number of employees affected by the current closure.

Salit Steel will continue operating elsewhere in Niagara, including Welland, Fort Erie, Thorold and Grimsby.

For non-unionized employees, the important question is whether their severance package reflects everything they’re owed.

How Much Severance Does Salit Steel Pay?

There is no single severance package that applies to every Salit Steel employee. What you’re owed depends on your age, years of service, position, compensation and employment contract.

Non-unionized employees in Ontario can receive up to 24 months’ compensation. That’s substantially more than the minimum amounts required under the Employment Standards Act.

Your severance package may need to include:

• Regular wages or salary during your notice period.
• Overtime, bonuses and other regular compensation.
• Health, dental and other employment benefits.
• Additional compensation based on your years of service, age and position.

Long-serving employees, supervisors and managers may be owed significantly more than their employer’s first offer.

Get an initial estimate using our free Severance Pay Calculator.

What If Salit Steel Offers You A Transfer?

Salit Steel plans to move remaining office and salaried functions from Niagara Falls to other locations.

You don’t necessarily have to accept a transfer that significantly changes your employment.

A much longer commute, major pay cut, demotion or substantial change in responsibilities may amount to constructive dismissal.

However, refusing reasonable comparable work can affect your severance rights.

Get the new terms in writing before accepting or rejecting a transfer. Don’t resign.

What If You’re Unionized At Salit Steel?

Some Salit Steel employees in Niagara Falls are represented by the United Steelworkers.

If you’re unionized, your collective agreement governs your rights following a layoff, closure or transfer. Contact your union representative about severance, recall rights and any grievances.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s employment lawyers represent non-unionized employees only in severance and wrongful dismissal matters.

What If Salit Steel Terminates You Outside The Closure?

You don’t need to be part of a plant closure or mass layoff to qualify for severance.

If Salit Steel eliminates your position or terminates you individually, you may still be owed compensation.

That includes non-unionized employees working in sales, administration, engineering, management and manufacturing.

Even if Salit Steel says you were fired for cause, that doesn’t automatically mean you lose your severance rights. Poor performance or a single workplace mistake often isn’t enough to deny severance.

Your rights don’t disappear because your termination wasn’t part of the Niagara Falls closure.

What Should You Do Before Signing A Salit Steel Severance Package?

1. Get everything in writing. Keep your termination letter, employment agreement and proposed severance package.
2. Review your full compensation. Your severance may include overtime, bonuses and benefits—not just regular wages.
3. Have your offer reviewed. An employment lawyer can explain what you’re owed and whether there’s room to negotiate.

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

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP represents non-unionized employees across Ontario, including Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland and the Niagara Region. Our Niagara Falls employment lawyers help employees get the compensation they’re owed.

Before you sign, always check first.

Salit Steel Closure And Severance: Common Questions

Is Salit Steel Closing In Niagara Falls?

Yes. Salit Steel announced on October 23, 2026, that it will permanently close its Stanley Avenue facility. The company hasn’t confirmed a final closure date or how many current employees will lose their jobs.

Can Salit Steel Employees Get 24 Months’ Severance?

Yes. Non-unionized employees in Ontario can receive up to 24 months’ compensation. The amount depends on their age, years of service, position and other circumstances.

Does Salit Steel Have To Pay Severance If The Facility Closes?

A facility closure doesn’t remove an employer’s termination obligations. Non-unionized employees may be owed significantly more than their first severance offer.

Do I Have To Accept A Transfer To Another Salit Steel Location?

Not necessarily. A transfer involving a much longer commute or major changes to your job can affect your rights. Have the terms reviewed before deciding.

Can Unionized Salit Steel Employees Claim Severance?

Unionized employees should speak with their union representative. Their rights following a closure or termination are governed by their collective agreement and applicable labour law.

Can I Negotiate My Salit Steel Severance Package?

Yes. If you’re non-unionized, your first offer isn’t necessarily everything you’re owed. Have your package reviewed before signing a release.

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.