In Ontario, termination “without cause” generally refers to situations where an employee is let go due to reasons unrelated to misconduct, such as business restructuring or downsizing. On the other hand, termination “for cause” occurs when an employee is dismissed due to serious misconduct such as theft or harassment.
Severance is never a requirement of any employer unless you have a signed employment agreement stating otherwise, or, it is a written policy of the company.
How do you write a Termination Agreement? Provide the names and mailing addresses of each party involved. Provide details from the original contract. Select a termination date after which the contract will no longer be in effect. State if either party is providing compensation as part of the Termination Agreement.
Being fired without cause means an employer is letting an employee go, but not because of serious workplace misconduct. Conversely, being fired with cause means the employee committed a serious breach of conduct in their workplace, which led to their termination.
It makes no difference how long you've been with a company so yes, it's legal to lay off any and everyone without severance. The exceptions: a union agreement requiring severance, a personal contract calling for a severance. This is usually only for executives and ``key'' people.
How to ask for a severance package Review your company's documents. You can typically find details of the company's policy regarding severance packages in a couple of places. Make note of your accomplishments. Stay professional. Negotiate severance during your job offer. Agree to an exit interview.
Neither the California Labor Code nor the federal Fair Labor Standards Act require employers to offer severance agreements to departing employees. Instead, severance agreements are provided by employers to accomplish a specific goal.