Vancouver Art Gallery Cutting Jobs in 2025, Buyouts Being Offered
What’s Happening?
The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) is trimming its headcount as part of an effort to reduce its operating budget.
“[Employees] have been informed that reductions will take place across all areas of the gallery, including staffing,” Jasmine Bradley, senior director of communications, told the Daily Hive.
“These are hard decisions, but they are being made with care and a continued commitment to our public mission.”
While it remains unclear if both unionized and non-unionized staff are affected, Vancouver CUPE Local 15 has given VAG permission to offer voluntary severance packages to its members.
Offered a Voluntary Severance Package?
Non-unionized employees in British Columbia shouldn’t accept a voluntary severance package before speaking with an experienced employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in the province.
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In some cases, individuals could be owed far more compensation if they’re fired by the company — or let go involuntarily.
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Workplace Issue? Contact Us
The experienced North Vancouver and West Vancouver employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP have helped thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.
Our BC team can review your situation, enforce your rights, and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.
Certain workplace matters, including severance pay, are governed by your collective bargaining agreement. Instead of an employment lawyer, you need to connect with your union representative for assistance.
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.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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