BT Group is reportedly planning to eliminate approximately 27,500 jobs, more than a quarter of its headcount, by 2030. (Light Reading)

It remains unclear if the British telecommunications company’s nearly 100-person workforce in Canada is affected by the ongoing restructuring.

If you’re a non-unionized worker or manager at BT Canada, which is a provincially regulated employer, understanding these developments is the first step in ensuring your legal rights are protected.

Your Rights as a Non-Unionized Employee

Whether your departure is labelled a “layoff,” “restructuring,” or a “voluntary package,” your legal rights are governed by Canadian common law.

How Severance Pay Works

For non-unionized staff and managers at BT, severance pay isn’t determined by a single internal policy.

Instead, it’s based on the unique circumstances of your situation:

• The 24-Month rule: Depending on your age, length of service, and the nature of your role, you may be entitled to up to 24 months of severance pay.
• Managerial complexity: For managers, severance must often account for bonuses, RSUs, and stock options.
• Provincially regulated status: Because BT is a provincially regulated employer, specific rules under a province’s employment legislation apply alongside common law standards.

Defining Wrongful Dismissal

A “wrongful dismissal” is a specific legal term. It occurs whenever an employer in Canada terminates a non-unionized worker without “just cause” but fails to provide the proper...

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