Infosys Job Cuts: Over 300 Canadians Affected in April Layoffs
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Infosys Job Cuts: Over 300 Canadians Affected in April Layoffs

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Summary:

  • Infosys has laid off more than 300 employees amidst ongoing job cuts in the tech industry.

  • Severance pay is crucial for non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech sector, based on role, tenure, and other factors.

  • Severance packages can be as high as 24 months’ pay and may include various forms of compensation.

  • You have up to two years to negotiate severance offers after termination.

  • Consult an employment lawyer to ensure your severance package meets Canadian employment laws.

What’s going on at Infosys?

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has been contacted by multiple employees at Infosys, claiming they’ve been let go. This update comes shortly after the IT giant reportedly terminated approximately 370 trainees for failing internal assessments.

Our experienced employment lawyers are following up with affected Canadian staff to better understand the situation. According to LinkedIn, Infosys employs more than 6,000 people in the country.

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Next steps for Infosys employees

If you’re fired or let go from Infosys, understanding your legal rights is crucial. Non-unionized employees in Canada’s tech industry are entitled to severance pay. The amount owed is based on various 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 can be as much as 24 months’ pay, including salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to understand your entitlements.
  • Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from your termination date 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 workforce reductions at Infosys come amid a flurry of job cuts in 2025. Other big names, including Alstom, Microsoft, S&S Activewear, and many others have also pulled out the axe as they navigate challenging economic conditions.

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Where are layoffs happening in Canada?

Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Infosys, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help. Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. 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 governed by your collective bargaining agreement. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees with these issues.

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.

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