Severance - Articles & Videos
Always Consult a Lawyer!
The Ministry of Labour has its limits. Always consult an employment lawyer so you know you have explored all your options!
Trying to bankrupt a company rather than pay a plaintiff the severance they seek.
Stuart has heard people say they’d rather bankrupt a company than pay a plaintiff the severance they’re seeking – but he usually takes this with a big grain of salt. However, in one Alberta case, this is exactly what the company tried.
Assessing and Negotiating a Severance Package
Think of it this way – it’s not a severance package, it’s a severance offer. And like any offer, you can choose whether to accept it or not.
How do you determine severance/termination pay for a dismissal without cause?
How do you determine what someone is entitled to if they lose their job without cause? We refer to this as severance or termination pay. Like it or not, the entitlement is not based on a simple formula or an easy calculation in most cases.
Hitting the ‘Sweet Spot’ – Some Tips on Preparing Fair Severance Packages
Preparing a severance package should be approached strategically, with a proper understanding of the potential risks and options available.
Tips on Negotiating Your Severance Package
Our role as employment lawyers is to advocate for you and to get whatever compensation you may be entitled to receive.
Severance for Short Service Employees
In this video update, Stuart advises employers: do not assume that short service employees will only get minimal or no severance at all, and do not assume that every employee has an automatic probationary period.
Increased Severance Costs for Employers in Ontario
In this video update, Stuart talks about a recent decision that might mean increased severance costs for employers in Ontario.
An Employer’s Severance Pay Obligations
In this video update, Brittany talks about an employer’s obligation to provide severance pay at the end of the employment relationship.
Rudner Law Video Update: How does pregnancy factor into severance?
Is pregnancy at the time of dismissal a relevant factor? According to one recent Ontario decision, the answer is yes.
