‘Aligning with market conditions’: Whirlpool cutting 650 jobs in Iowa, Canadians may be impacted

What’s going on at Whirlpool?

Whirlpool Corporation is reducing its workforce by approximately 650 employees at its Amana, Iowa operations, effective June 1, 2025.

• The company said the move is driven by shifting consumer demand, not by external pressures like tariffs or regulatory changes.
• Affected employees work in specific production teams, though Whirlpool has not detailed which lines or departments will be impacted.
• The announcement was confirmed in a statement provided to TV9 on Tuesday morning.

Impact on Canadian staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by multiple Whirlpool employees in Canada who report being affected by related job cuts. It’s currently unclear whether the Canadian cuts are part of a coordinated North American workforce restructuring or independent actions by Whirlpool. Canadian workers are seeking guidance on severance rights and next steps.

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Next steps for staff at Whirlpool

If you’re fired or let go at Whirlpool, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Here’s what you need to know:

• 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 Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two 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.

Major employers slashing staff

Whirlpool isn’t the only major employer scaling back its staffing levels in 2025.

Other big names, including Siemens, Morgan Stanley, Nissan, Prepac, MPG Canada, HPE, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, JPMorgan, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Amazon, and Shopify, have also pulled out the axe.

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• Estée Lauder reportedly cut all Canadian staff in Hudson’s Bay stores
• Canada’s immigration department slashing workforce by 25%
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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Whirlpool for any reason, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals 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.