7‑Eleven is planning to shutter approximately 645 stores in Canada and the US in 2026 — expected to result in deep job cuts. (The Associated Press)

At the same time, the convenience giant is looking to open 205 locations as it shifts to “wholesale fuel stores.”

It remains unclear which stores will close their doors. Currently, the company has more than 13,000 locations across North America.

This page explains:

• What’s happening with layoffs at 7‑Eleven
• Whether a layoff at 7‑Eleven is permanent
• How much severance Canadian employees at 7‑Eleven may be owed
• What to do before signing a severance offer

Important: This guide applies to non-unionized employees at 7‑Eleven, which is a provincially regulated employer. If you’re unionized, only your union can represent you.

Is a Layoff at 7‑Eleven Temporary or Permanent?

For non-unionized employees at 7‑Eleven, a layoff is almost always treated as a termination without cause, even if the following language is used:

• “Restructuring”
• “Reorganization”
• “Transformation”
• “Temporary layoff”

Unless your employment contract explicitly allows for 7‑Eleven to temporarily lay you off, the company can’t place you on indefinite layoff without terminating your employment — meaning they must provide full severance pay.

Severance Pay for 7‑Eleven Staff

In Canada, non-unionized employees, including those at 7‑Eleven, are often owed far more severance pay than what’s outlined in their initial offer.

Severance is based on common law entitlements,...

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