‘We’re at a pivotal moment’: Workday slashing 1,750 jobs, prioritizing AI

What’s going on at Workday?

Workday is eliminating approximately 1,750 jobs, or more than eight per cent of its total workforce, as part of a restructuring.

“Our journey at Workday has always been about challenging the status quo, embracing change, and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do,” CEO Carl Eschenbach said in a memo to staff.

“As we start our new fiscal year, we’re at a pivotal moment. Companies everywhere are reimagining how work gets done, and the increasing demand for AI has the potential to drive a new era of growth for Workday.”

The maker of human resources (HR) software estimates that it will incur between $230 million and $270 million in charges related to the restructuring plan.

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Impact on Canadian staff

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is working to determine if any Canadian employees at Workday have been let go.

According to LinkedIn, the company has more than 1,000 workers in the country.

Next steps for Workday employees

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

Non-unionized employees in 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.

New year, more job cuts

Workday isn’t the only major employer scaling back their staffing levels in 2025.

Big names, including ADM, Estée Lauder, Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, BP, Microsoft, Meta, Hudson’s Bay, and Wayfair, have also pulled out the axe.

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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’re fired or let go at Workday 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.