What’s going on at Amazon?
Amazon is reportedly slashing dozens of jobs in its communications and sustainability departments.
“As we examined our current org design…we identified some roles that were too narrowly scoped or that introduced unnecessary layers, where we couldn’t solve the challenge by flattening the structure or shifting workloads,” Drew Herdener, who oversees public relations and corporate responsibility for the e-commerce giant, said in a memo to staff viewed by CNBC.
“To address this and do the right thing for the business, we’re eliminating a small number of roles in communications and sustainability. This is a difficult decision to make and one that my leadership team and I do not take lightly.”
The announcement comes after Amazon kicked off 2025 by requiring employees to work from their respective offices five days a week.
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Next steps for Amazon employees
If you’re fired or let go at Amazon, understanding your legal rights is crucial.
Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry 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.
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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
Amazon isn’t the only major employer scaling back their staffing levels to start 2025.
Big names, including Starbucks, VF Corp, BP, Microsoft, Meta, Hudson’s Bay and Wayfair, have also pulled out the axe.
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