The Trade Desk is cutting approximately 15% of its global workforce in a company-wide organizational realignment announced on September 3, 2026.
The company has not publicly confirmed whether Canadian employees are affected by the September 2026 job cuts.
If you receive a termination or severance package from The Trade Desk, don’t sign it simply because you’ve been given a deadline. Getting the offer reviewed is a simple first step to find out whether the package is fair.
On This Page:
- 1. Latest Trade Desk Layoff News
- 2. Canadian Employees
- 3. Layoff History
- 4. Severance Pay
- 5. Before You Sign
- 6. Getting More Severance
- 7. FAQs
Latest Trade Desk Layoff News
The Trade Desk announced on September 3, 2026 that it plans to eliminate positions and reduce its total workforce by approximately 15%.
The company described the move as an organizational realignment intended to focus resources on its highest-priority growth opportunities, improve operational effectiveness and create a more focused and agile organization. The reduction is expected to be substantially completed during the third quarter of 2026.
CEO Jeff Green also said The Trade Desk wants its teams organized into smaller “pods” and “scrums” with greater focus, ownership and speed.
The Trade Desk reported 3,843 full-time employees at the end of 2025. Media reports estimate that the 15% reduction affects more than 500 positions globally.
For complete details about this specific round, read our September 2026 Trade Desk job cuts report.
Are The Trade Desk Employees In Canada Affected?
The Trade Desk has not publicly confirmed whether Canadian employees are affected by the September 2026 workforce reduction.
The company has employees and operations in Canada, including Toronto, but the announcement did not provide a country-by-country or office-by-office breakdown of the positions being eliminated.
If you work for The Trade Desk in Canada and have received notice that your employment is ending, the important question is what you are owed before you sign anything.
The Trade Desk Layoff History
The September 2026 reduction is considerably larger than The Trade Desk’s previous publicly confirmed layoffs.
- September 2026: The Trade Desk announced a company-wide reduction of approximately 15% of its workforce.
- December 2025: The company confirmed a smaller round of layoffs affecting less than 1% of its workforce, which at the time was approximately 3,900 employees.
This page will be updated when another meaningful Trade Desk layoff, restructuring or workforce reduction is confirmed.
How Much Severance Could A Trade Desk Employee Receive?
There is no single Trade Desk severance formula in Canada.
What you are owed can depend on factors such as your age, length of service, position, compensation and employment contract. The minimum amount required by employment standards law is not necessarily your full severance.
For many non-unionized employees, full severance can be substantially higher and can reach as much as 24 months of compensation.
For some Trade Desk employees, bonuses, benefits, RSUs or other compensation can also affect the value of the package. You don’t need to calculate all of that yourself — the important thing is to have the entire offer reviewed.
In our experience, most terminated employees we speak with are owed more than they were initially offered. That’s something we’ve seen across thousands of workplaces in Canada.
What Should You Do Before Signing A Trade Desk Severance Package?
Don’t sign your Trade Desk severance package until you know whether the offer is fair.
Get the offer in writing and have it reviewed before signing a release. You don’t have to understand every part of employment law or work out your severance yourself.
Is Getting More Severance From The Trade Desk Difficult?
Getting your Trade Desk severance package reviewed does not mean committing yourself to a long legal battle.
The first step is simply having the offer reviewed. We can tell you whether it appears fair, whether you could be owed more and what your options are.
Many severance matters can be resolved through negotiation without a trial. The process is often much more straightforward than employees expect.
The Trade Desk Layoff FAQs
Is The Trade Desk laying off employees in 2026?
Yes. The Trade Desk announced on September 3, 2026 that it is reducing its global workforce by approximately 15%.
Are The Trade Desk employees in Canada being laid off?
The company has not publicly confirmed whether Canadian employees are affected by the September 2026 workforce reduction.
How much severance can a Trade Desk employee receive?
There is no fixed Trade Desk severance amount. For many non-unionized employees, full severance can be substantially greater than employment standards minimums and can reach as much as 24 months of compensation.
Do I have to sign my Trade Desk severance package?
No. You don’t have to sign a severance package simply because The Trade Desk gives you an offer or a deadline. You have up to two years after losing your job to claim severance. Have the package reviewed first.
Will I have to take legal action against The Trade Desk to get more severance?
Not necessarily. Many severance matters can be resolved through negotiation without a trial. Getting your package reviewed does not commit you to legal action.
Further Reading
- Layoffs In Canada
- The Trade Desk Cutting 15% Of Workforce In September 2026
- Severance Pay Calculator
Sources
- The Trade Desk, Inc. — Form 8-K filed September 4, 2026
- The Current — Jeff Green, “Important TTD team and business focus updates”
- The Trade Desk, Inc. — 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K
- Business Insider — The Trade Desk workforce reduction coverage, September 4, 2026
- AdExchanger — The Trade Desk December 2025 layoff coverage
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.