Lecker & AssociatesNorth York, ON · October 21, 2026How Is Severance Pay Calculated in Ontario in 2026?
In everyday conversation, employees often use “severance” to describe their entire termination package. Ontario law is more precise. Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), termination pay and statutory severance pay are separate entitlements. A wrongful dismissal claim at common law is another layer again. That distinction matters when assessing whether an employer’s offer is...
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