Severance & Notice Pay

Understanding your entitlements when your employment ends

Severance & Notice Services We Offer

Ontario employment-law advice on severance & notice.

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 work with Milton Legal Group?

  • 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

Discuss your severance & notice case

Free consultation. We respond within 24 hours and serve Milton and the GTA.

  • Free initial consultation
  • Response within 24 hours
  • Ontario employment law focus

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about severance & notice in Ontario.

How much notice or severance am I entitled to?

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.

Should I sign the release my employer sent?

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.

What is the difference between notice pay and severance pay?

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).

Is the first consultation really free?

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