Harley‑Davidson is eliminating jobs globally as part of a fresh push to restore profitability under the company’s new CEO, Artie Starrs. (Canadian HR Reporter)
The workforce reduction comes as the motorcycle maker grapples with a steep slump in sales and sweeping US tariffs.
Harley‑Davidson hasn’t disclosed the exact number of roles being cut or which regions will be hardest hit. The company currently employs more than 240 people in Canada, according to LinkedIn.
This page explains:
- What’s happening with layoffs at Harley‑Davidson
- Whether a layoff at Harley‑Davidson is permanent
- How much severance Canadian employees in Harley‑Davidson may be owed
- What to do before signing a severance offer
Important: This guide applies to non-unionized employees at Harley‑Davidson, which is a provincially regulated employer. If you’re unionized, only your union can represent you.
Is a Layoff at Harley‑Davidson Temporary or Permanent?
For non-unionized employees at Harley‑Davidson, 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 Harley‑Davidson 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 Harley‑Davidson Staff
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