Uber Cutting 3,300 Jobs In September 2026: What Canadian Employees Should Know

Uber is cutting approximately 3,300 jobs, or about 10% of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring announced on September 2, 2026.

In a message to employees, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company is removing layers, simplifying team structures, refining its global location strategy and focusing people and investments on its biggest opportunities.

Uber has not publicly disclosed how many Canadian employees, if any, are affected by the September 2026 job cuts. However, non-unionized employees in Canada who lose their jobs as part of a restructuring may be entitled to severance pay.

In our experience, most terminated employees are owed more than they were initially offered.

Uber Job Cuts At A Glance

• What happened: Uber announced a major global restructuring.
• When: September 2, 2026.
• Jobs affected: Approximately 3,300 roles globally.
• Workforce impact: About 10% of Uber’s global staff.
• Canada impact: Uber has not publicly confirmed how many Canadian employees, if any, are affected.
• Reason given: Uber said the changes are intended to make the company simpler, faster and better able to invest in future growth.

What Happened At Uber?

Uber announced on September 2, 2026 that it is reducing the size of its team by about 10%.

Khosrowshahi said the changes are focused on reducing complexity inside the company. In his message to employees, he said Uber had grown significantly over the previous five years, but that growth had also created more layers, more coordination and more fragmented ownership.

The company said the restructuring is intended to create clearer ownership, faster decisions and more time spent building rather than coordinating.

Uber also said it is reducing management layers, cutting down on small “micro-teams,” combining some teams and concentrating more employees in key office hubs.

Who Is Affected By The Uber Layoffs?

Reuters reported that the job cuts affect approximately 3,300 roles from a global workforce of roughly 34,000 employees.

Uber said affected employees had already been notified, except in countries where the company must follow a required local process.

The company has not publicly confirmed how many Canadian employees, if any, are affected by the September 2026 restructuring.

This article is focused on employees who work for Uber. App-based drivers and couriers can have different legal issues and may not be treated the same way as corporate employees for severance purposes.

What The Uber Job Cuts Mean For Canadian Employees

A company can generally eliminate positions as part of a restructuring. However, a non-unionized employee who loses their job may still be entitled to severance pay.

There is no single Uber severance formula that applies to every employee. The amount a non-unionized employee in Canada may be owed can depend on several factors, including:

• Age.
• Length of service.
• Position and responsibilities.
• Salary and other compensation.
• The availability of similar employment.
• What the employment contract says.

In some cases, non-unionized employees in Canada can receive as much as 24 months of compensation.

What Should Affected Uber Employees Do?

If you are a non-unionized Uber employee in Canada who has lost your job, take the following steps before signing anything:

1. Do not sign immediately: Understand the severance offer and any release before accepting them.
2. Save your documents: Keep your employment contract, termination letter, pay statements, bonus plans, equity documents and compensation records.
3. Review the full package: Check how salary, benefits, bonuses, stock options, RSUs and other compensation are treated.
4. Get the offer reviewed: Find out whether the package appears fair before making a decision.

Once a release is signed, it can be difficult to seek more compensation later.

Does Getting More Severance Mean A Long Legal Battle?

No. Many employees hesitate to question a severance offer because they assume it will lead to an expensive lawsuit, years of conflict or a difficult fight with their former employer.

In our experience, many severance matters are much more straightforward than employees expect. The process usually starts with a review of the severance offer, employment history and compensation.

If more severance may be owed, the next step can often involve negotiation. Many matters are resolved without a trial.

Laid Off By Uber? Get Answers Before You Sign

Losing your job is stressful. Getting answers about your severance does not have to be.

If you are an Uber employee in Canada who has been laid off or terminated, have your severance offer reviewed before you sign it.

The employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP advise non-unionized employees in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

More Information

• Uber Layoffs: Latest Updates, Severance Pay And Employee Rights
• Layoffs In Canada
• Severance Pay Calculator

Sources

• Uber: Building A Simpler, Faster Uber
• Reuters: Uber To Lay Off 10% Of Staff In Biggest Cuts Since COVID
• Forbes: Uber Cuts 10% Of Staff

Disclaimer: This article provides general information about a publicly reported workforce reduction and the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It does not state or suggest that Uber Technologies Inc., any related company or any other employer acted unlawfully, made an improper severance offer or failed to meet its obligations to any employee.