What’s going on?
Robinhood Markets (Robinhood) is looking to add Toronto-based WonderFi Technologies (WonderFi) to its cryptocurrency division.
“WonderFi has built a formidable family of brands serving beginner and advanced crypto users alike, making them an ideal partner to accelerate Robinhood’s mission in Canada,” Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Robinhood Crypto, said in a joint news release.
“We look forward to partnering with the WonderFi team to deliver innovative, user-centric crypto products to Canadian customers.”
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The acquisition, valued at approximately $250 million, is expected to close during the second half of 2025 — pending regulatory approval.
As WonderFi prepares to join Robinhood Crypto, here are a few things that non-unionized employees in Canada need to be aware of.
Who pays severance if Robinhood doesn’t keep certain WonderFi employees?
In Canada, the “seller” of the business is responsible for providing proper compensation to staff who lose their job.
WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains the rights workers have when their employer sells the business on an episode of the Employment Law Show.
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