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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

theScore Layoffs 2026: What’s Happening & Severance Pay in Canada - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

As of May 2026, Penn Entertainment continues to scale back the staffing levels at theScore. (Gaming News Canada)

The bombshell update comes nearly a year after the company reportedly axed 75-100 jobs in Toronto.

Multiple employees announced on social media that they’re no longer with theScore, including senior NHL writer John Matisz.

If you’re a non-unionized worker or manager at theScore in Canada, which is a provincially regulated employer, understanding these developments is the first step in ensuring your legal rights are protected.

Your Rights as a Non-Unionized Employee

Whether your departure is labelled a “layoff,” “restructuring,” or a “voluntary package,” your legal rights are governed by Canadian common law.

How Severance Pay Works

For non-unionized staff and managers at theScore, severance pay isn’t determined by a single internal policy.

Instead, it’s based on the unique circumstances of your situation:

  • The 24-Month rule: Depending on your age, length of service, and the nature of your role, you may be entitled to up to 24 months of severance pay.
  • Managerial complexity: For managers, severance must often account for bonuses, RSUs, and stock options.
  • Provincially regulated status: Because theScore is a provincially regulated employer, specific rules under a province’s employment legislation apply alongside common law standards.

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