On March 22, 2023, Ottawa-based Rewind Software announced a major round of layoffs — a decision first shared in a company blog post that same day.

Days later, additional reporting from BetaKit and the Ottawa Business Journal confirmed that 37 employees, or about 27% of the workforce, were let go as the company responded to slowing growth and broader economic turbulence.

This guide explains what happened, who Rewind laid off, and — most importantly — the severance pay and legal rights of non-unionized Rewind employees in Canada.

Why Rewind Laid Off Staff

According to Rewind’s official announcement, the layoffs were driven by:

• A need to “realign” the company amid shifting macroeconomic conditions
• A renewed focus on long-term sustainability
• Refocusing resources after significant investment in R&D

External reporting provides more context:

• Rewind’s growth slowed in parallel with Shopify’s slowdown, impacting revenue expectations
• The company’s hiring and expansion plans were scaled back significantly
• Most of the affected roles were in research, development, and product

The Ottawa Business Journal further noted that Rewind’s headcount had risen dramatically during the pandemic but that slowing e-commerce growth meant projections from 2021 were no longer sustainable.

Who Rewind May Lay Off in Canada

While Rewind is headquartered in Ottawa, its layoffs affected remote and distributed teams as well.

Based on reporting, impacted departments included:

• R&D and product...

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