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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Humber Polytechnic Layoffs: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Severance Rights - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Humber Polytechnic is offering voluntary severance packages in an effort to trim its workforce — warning that deeper job cuts could follow if not enough staffers opt into the exit program by March 9, 2026. (CTV News)

“While we are taking every step to minimize impact on our people, the reality is that workforce reductions may be required,” President Ann Marie Vaughan said in a letter to employees.

“These choices are difficult, but necessary. They reflect the scope of our financial challenge, rather than the performance of our people.”

This page explains:

  • What’s happening with layoffs at Humber Polytechnic
  • Who’s most affected
  • Whether a layoff at Humber Polytechnic is permanent
  • How much severance employees at Humber Polytechnic may be owed
  • What to do before signing a severance offer

Important: This guide applies to non-unionized employees at Humber Polytechnic. If you’re unionized, only your union can represent you.

Who’s Eligible for Buyouts at Humber Polytechnic?

Humber Polytechnic said the Voluntary Employee Exit Program (VEEP) is open to:

  • All full-time employees
  • Members of the executive team

The Toronto-based college is a provincially regulated employer — meaning most non-unionized employees are governed provincial employment standards, not the Canada Labour Code.

Is a Layoff at Humber Polytechnic Temporary or Permanent?

For non-unionized employees at Humber Polytechnic, a layoff is almost always treated as a termination without cause, even if the following...



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