Severance Package Reviews

Employees who are terminated without cause are usually entitled to notice of termination, or payment in lieu of notice. This is often referred to as severance or a severance package. There are multiple factors that go into determining how much severance an employee is entitled to, including the following:

• Does the employee fall under the Ontario Employment Standards Act?

• Did the employee sign an employment contract at the beginning of their employment?

• Did the employee sign any employment contracts during their employment?

• Does the employment contract contain a termination clause?

• Was the employee terminated for cause, just cause, or without cause?

• Did the employee complain about harassment?

• Was the employee subject to discrimination based on age, sex, disability, or other grounds?

• Did the employer treat the employee in good faith during the termination?

• How long did the employee work for the employer?

• How old is the employee?

• What type of role did the employee have?

• How long will it take the employee to find a new job?

These questions are not exhaustive. Some of the questions may not apply depending on the circumstances.

Review Your Severance with a Toronto Employment Lawyer

If you have been terminated from employment and offered a severance package, contact Wong Employment Law to ensure what you are offered is fair. Based in Toronto, Jason Wong is an employment lawyer who can advise you of your rights. If you have not been offered a fair severance package, Jason has demonstrated success in negotiating and suing for more severance on behalf of employees.