Woodbridge Foam is reportedly eliminating dozens of jobs at its plant in Blenheim, Ont., a community east of Windsor. (CK News Today)

The Mississauga-based company claims the “short-term or indefinite” layoffs will begin in May 2026 and continue through December.

Currently, the Blenheim facility — which produces automotive seat cushioning, seat frame components, and interior soft trim — employs a total of 155 hourly and salaried workers.

This page explains:

• What’s happening with layoffs at Woodbridge Foam
• Whether a layoff at Woodbridge Foam is permanent
• How much severance non-unionized employees at Woodbridge Foam may be owed
• What to do before signing a severance offer

Important: This guide applies to non-unionized employees at Woodbridge Foam, which is a provincially regulated employer. If you’re unionized, only your union can represent you.

Is a Layoff at Woodbridge Foam Temporary or Permanent?

For non-unionized employees at Woodbridge Foam, a layoff is almost always treated as a termination without cause, even if the following language is used:

• “Restructuring”
• “Reorganization”
• “Transformation”
• “Temporary layoff”

Unless your employment contract explicitly allows for Woodbridge Foam to temporarily lay you off, the company can’t place you on indefinite layoff without terminating your employment — meaning they must provide full severance pay.

Severance Pay for Woodbridge Foam Staff

Non-unionized employees, including those at Woodbridge Foam, are often owed far more...

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