Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee has reportedly terminated a large number of staff due to restructuring. While the exact number of affected employees has not been confirmed, the company employs over 500 people across Canada, including at its headquarters in Mississauga and roasting facility in Ajax.
The move has already prompted a number of Mother Parkers’ Canadian employees to reach out to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP for advice about their severance pay and employment rights. For non-unionized workers in Canada, a layoff or termination often comes with significant legal entitlements.
For a broader view of recent corporate cuts across Canada, visit our regularly updated Layoff Tracker.
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If you’re let go from Mother Parkers — without cause, for cause, or as part of a broader restructuring — you may be owed up to 24 months’ pay as severance. This amount includes:
Even if you’re pressured to “resign” or accept a new position that feels like a step down, you can treat it as a constructive dismissal and claim severance with our help.
Whether you’ve already been let go or suspect it’s coming soon, here’s what to do right now:
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