I am starting to see it more frequently in the mediation briefs that are submitted to me; either:
The pandemic has resulted in decreased job opportunities and, as a result, the period of reasonable notice should be extended.
OR
The pandemic has decimated the company/industry, local, provincial, federal or global economy, and the company’s severance obligations should be reduced to reflect the dire financial straits they find themselves in.
So, what is the impact of a global pandemic on notice of dismissal or severance requirements? Does it result in increased notice, decreased payments, or neither?