Severance Entitlement in Canada
In Canada, Severance is split into two types: **statutory Pay** (the minimum required by provincial laws) and **Common Law Pay** (the reasonable notice awarded by courts).
statutory Minimums
Provincial laws (like Ontario's ESA) typically mandate 1 week of pay per year of service, capped at 26 weeks, provided the employer has a payroll of at least .5 million.
The Common Law "Rule of Thumb"
Courts often award much more than the statutory minimum. The "Bardal Factors" determine this amount based on:
- Character of employment (seniority).
- Length of service.
- Age of the employee.
- Availability of similar employment.
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