Xerox Layoffs 2025 – Severance Pay & Employee Rights

Xerox announced that it cut 15% of its global workforce as part of a sweeping restructuring plan. The move, revealed on January 3, 2024, impacted more than 3,000 employees worldwide, though it remains unclear how many Canadian workers were affected.

What Happened at Xerox?

In its news release, Xerox confirmed that the job cuts are tied to a major “reinvention” strategy. The plan included:

• Simplifying products within its core print business
• Increasing efficiency across global business services
• Expanding focus on IT and digital services
• Redesigning its executive team to align with a new operating model

CEO Steven Bandrowczak described the change as a “significant step” toward the company’s reinvention goals. Shares of Xerox dropped more than 12% following the announcement.

Why is Xerox Restructuring?

Xerox, known globally for digital printing and document management solutions, has been working to streamline operations and pivot into higher-growth digital services.

The restructuring was intended to:

• Improve efficiency in product delivery and corporate functions
• Position the company for long-term competitiveness in a rapidly evolving tech market

Xerox Layoffs in Canada

While there has been no official word on Canadian job impacts, Xerox maintains a significant presence here. Employees in Canada may still face job losses depending on how the global restructuring unfolds.

If you are an employee in Canada who loses your job at Xerox, it is important to understand your severance pay rights.

Severance Pay for Xerox Layoffs in Canada

If you’re a non-unionized Xerox employee in Canada, you may be entitled to up to 24 months’ pay as severance in Canada when you are let go.

How Severance is Calculated

Several factors determine what you’re owed, including:

• Age
• Length of service
• Position or seniority
• Ability to find similar work (job market conditions)

What a Fair Package Should Include

A proper and fair severance package at Xerox must cover:

• Salary
• Bonuses & commissions
• Benefits & pension contributions
• RSUs, stock options, incentive pay
• Vacation pay & allowances

Not Always Called a Layoff

Sometimes Xerox (and other large employers) avoid calling it a layoff by cutting pay, reducing responsibilities, or reassigning employees. In Canada, these changes may qualify as constructive dismissal — which is legally treated the same as a termination and may entitle you to full severance pay.

Severance Success Stories – Our Track Record

We’ve negotiated significant results for employees at major corporations, including:

• ✅ 24 months’ severance for a long-term professional after refusing unfair new terms post-acquisition. See our win →
• ✅ 6 months’ severance for a short-term executive pressured to sign an unfair release after termination. See our win →
• ✅ 4 months’ severance for an employee terminated after just eight months in a senior role. See our win →

Our clients are often surprised by how much they’re legally owed after being wrongfully dismissed — and legal fees are often covered by the employer.

FAQs on Xerox Layoffs

Speak to an Employment Lawyer About Xerox Layoffs

If you’ve been impacted by Xerox layoffs in Canada, don’t sign anything before seeking legal advice.

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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.