What’s going on at ONxpress?
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has learned that transportation infrastructure company ONxpress has reportedly let go a large number of employees as part of a significant restructuring.
Several affected employees have contacted our team to review their severance packages and ensure they’re receiving the full compensation they are owed.
Next steps for ONxpress employees
If you’ve been affected by the layoffs at ONxpress, understanding your legal rights is crucial.
Non-unionized employees in Canada’s transportation sector are entitled to severance pay based on a variety of factors, including their role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.
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Here’s what you need to know:
- Compensation: In Canada, your severance package can be up to 24 months’ pay. It must be based on your age, tenure, position, bonuses, commissions, and other factors. 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.
Many companies cutting jobs
The restructuring at ONxpress comes amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.
Match Group, GroupM, OpenText, Meta, CrowdStrike, Expedia Group, Morningstar, Cenovus Energy, Intel, Infosys, Google, and other big names have pulled out the axe as they navigate challenging economic conditions.
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Lost your job? Contact us
If you’re affected by the latest round of layoffs at ONxpress, 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.
⛔ UNIONIZED? You must consult your union representative regarding termination, severance pay, and other workplace issues. These matters are governed by your collective bargaining agreement. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues.
