Severance & Notice Pay

Understanding your entitlements when your employment ends

Severance & Notice Services We Offer

Comprehensive severance & notice services tailored to your specific needs with expert legal guidance.

Common Law Notice

Reasonable notice may exceed Employment Standards Act minimums

Length of service
Age and role
Job market
Notice calculation

Statutory Severance

ESA severance pay when eligibility thresholds are met

5+ years service
Payroll threshold
Mass termination
Elections

Package Review

Review of offers and releases before you sign

Offer analysis
Release review
Negotiation
Advice

Claims & Negotiation

Pursuing what you are owed through negotiation or litigation

Demand letters
Settlement
Litigation
Enforcement

Why Choose Our Severance & Notice Services?

Clear explanation of your entitlements

Experience with Ontario employment law

Review of offers and releases

Negotiation and litigation when needed

Severance & Notice Process

1

Consultation

Free discussion of your situation and entitlements

2

Assessment

Review of any offer, release, or termination letter

3

Strategy

Recommendations and next steps

4

Resolution

Negotiation or litigation to achieve a fair outcome

Get Severance & Notice Help Today

Ready to discuss your severance & notice needs? We provide expert legal services throughout the GTA with local expertise and personalized attention.

Free Consultation

Initial consultations are always free

Quick Response

We respond within 24 hours

Expert Representation

Experienced severance & notice lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our severance & notice services and how we can help you.

It depends on your contract, length of service, age, role, and other factors. Ontario common law often provides more than the Employment Standards Act minimums. We can give you an assessment during a consultation.

Do not sign until a lawyer has reviewed it. A release can limit your ability to claim more later. We can review the release and advise you.

Notice pay (or pay in lieu) is the amount owed for the notice period. Severance pay under the ESA is an additional amount for employees who meet certain criteria (e.g. 5+ years and employer payroll over $2.5M).

Yes. We offer a free initial consultation to understand your situation and explain your options.