What’s going on at Rona?
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is looking into reports that Rona has scaled back its staffing levels.
A former employee told our firm that approximately 90 positions have been eliminated due to the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.
Our experienced employment lawyers are following up with affected staff to better understand the situation.
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Next steps for Rona employees
If you’re fired or let go from Rona, understanding your legal rights is crucial.
Non-unionized employees in Canada 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.
WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.
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.
Major employers slashing staff
Reports of a workforce reduction at Rona come amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025.
Big names, including Seneca, Morgan Stanley, Prepac, MPG Canada, HPE, Wayfair, MLSE, Disney, Autodesk, JPMorgan, Chevron, Vale, Canada Post, Workday, ADM, Meta, and Shopify, have also pulled out the axe.
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• Estée Lauder reportedly cut all Canadian staff in Hudson’s Bay stores
• Canada’s immigration department slashing workforce by 25%
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Lost your job? Contact us
If you’re fired or let go from Rona for any reason, 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 layers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues.
