On September 2, 2026, Uber Technologies announced plans to lay off approximately 3,300 employees — about 10% of its global workforce — in its largest round of job cuts since 2020. The company announced the restructuring as it moves to reduce management layers and simplify the business.

Uber employees in Canada are affected. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is already speaking with Canadian Uber employees who have been terminated and received severance packages, and we are reviewing those offers to determine what they are legally owed.

If you received an Uber severance package, 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.

You could be owed as much as 24 months’ pay.

💡 Laid off by Uber?  We’re already reviewing severance packages for Uber employees in Canada. Contact us to find out what your offer is worth before you sign.

📅 Updated September 2026 by Lior Samfiru.

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Latest Uber Layoff News

Uber announced on September 2, 2026 that it is cutting approximately 3,300 jobs, representing about 10% of its global workforce.

The restructuring is aimed at reducing management layers, combining teams and simplifying how the company operates. Management and coordination roles are a significant focus, although other employees are also affected.

Announcement September 2, 2026 (Read our full report)
Jobs affected Approximately 3,300 globally
Share of workforce About 10%
Canadian employees Canadian Uber employees have received termination and severance packages

Are Uber Employees In Canada Affected?

Yes. Uber employees in Canada are among those who have been terminated during the current restructuring.

Uber has not publicly disclosed how many Canadian jobs are affected. However, STLAW is already speaking with employees in Canada who have lost their jobs and received severance packages.

If that includes you, the important question now is whether the offer reflects what you are actually owed.

Uber Layoff History

Uber has announced several workforce reductions in 2026, with the September layoffs representing its largest round of job cuts since 2020.

We will continue to update this page when another significant Uber layoff or workforce reduction is confirmed.

How Much Severance Could An Uber Employee Receive?

There is no single Uber severance formula in Canada. What you are owed depends 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 Uber employees, bonuses, benefits, RSUs and other compensation can also affect the value of the package. You don’t need to work that out 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.

The difference between what you’re offered and owed could be thousands of dollars.

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What Should You Do Before Signing An Uber Severance Package?

Don’t sign your Uber severance package until you know whether the offer is fair.

You don’t need to understand every part of employment law or calculate the amount yourself. Get the offer in writing and have it reviewed before signing a release.

⚠️ Your employer’s deadline is not your legal deadline. A short deadline to sign a severance offer does not erase your rights. Once you sign a release, however, you can’t ask for more.

Is Getting More Severance From Uber Difficult?

Getting your Uber severance package reviewed does not mean committing yourself to a long legal battle.

Many employees worry that asking for more severance means high legal costs or going to court against a large company. In many cases, the process is much more straightforward than they expect.

The first step is simply having the offer reviewed by a severance pay lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. 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.

💡 Getting answers doesn’t have to be complicated. If Uber has given you a severance package, we can review it before you decide whether to sign.

Laid off by Uber? Before you sign away your rights, find out whether your severance offer is fair.

Uber Layoff FAQs

Is Uber laying off employees in 2026?

Yes. Uber announced approximately 3,300 global job cuts on September 2, 2026, equal to about 10% of its workforce.

Are Uber employees in Canada being laid off?

Yes. STLAW is already speaking with Uber employees in Canada who have been terminated and received severance packages.

How much severance can an Uber employee receive?

There is no fixed Uber severance amount. Depending on factors such as age, length of service, position and compensation, a non-unionized employee can receive as much as 24 months of compensation.

Do I have to sign my Uber severance package?

No. You do not have to sign simply because Uber has given you an offer or a deadline. Have the package reviewed first.

Will I have to sue Uber to get more severance?

Not necessarily. Many severance matters can be resolved through negotiation without a trial. Getting your offer reviewed does not commit you to legal action

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We’re already reviewing severance packages for affected Uber employees in Canada. Find out whether your offer is fair before you sign.

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Disclaimer: This page provides general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It does not suggest improper conduct by Uber Technologies Inc. or any related company, and it does not suggest any relationship between Uber and Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. References to STLAW reviewing Uber employee severance packages describe the firm’s work for individual employees and do not suggest that any particular Uber severance offer is inadequate. An employee’s legal rights depend on their individual circumstances and the law that applies to their employment.

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