TFT Global Axing Nearly 250 Jobs Ahead of GM Oshawa Shift Cut

What’s Happening?

TFT Global Inc. (TFT) is eliminating nearly 250 jobs as General Motors (GM) prepares to cut a third shift at its plant in Oshawa, Ont.

The company is one of many auto part suppliers that serve GM’s facility.

CBC News obtained a copy of a termination notice posted inside the plant — stating that 245 of TFT’s 873 hourly workers and 3 “other” staffers will be terminated on Sept. 26.

However, there’s talk that the termination date could be extended to early November.

Jeremy Herman on Termination Date Extensions

Jeremy Herman, an Ontario employment lawyer and associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, explained to CBC’s Rochelle Raveendran that it’s common for companies to extend a termination notice.

It remains unclear how many non-unionized TFT employees are affected by the workforce reduction.

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Next Steps for TFT Employees

If you’re fired or let go from TFT, understanding your legal rights in Ontario is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Oshawa are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly.

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

📺 WATCH: Everything Non-Unionized Employees Need to Know About Severance Pay

Key Severance Facts:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Ontario Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Lost Your Job? Contact Us

If you’ve lost your job at TFT for any reason, the experienced Oshawa employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here for you.

Our Ontario team has helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals successfully resolve their workplace issues.

📞 Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

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.