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An employee has the right to collect severance pay if they have completed at least 12 consecutive months of continuous employment before their layoff or dismissal resulted in a termination of employment.

The size of the severance package varies from one individual to another, depending on the situation. In Ontario, severance pay is one week's pay, up to a maximum of 24 months' pay for a full severance package. This amount is calculated using Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the our common law court system.

11 Tips to Help You Negotiate a Better Severance Package Keep cool and collected. ... Don't sign your severance right away. ... Understand the give and take. ... Ask for professional help if needed. ... Go back to your offer letter and contract. ... Scrutinize your own work. ... Know what they can (and cannot) negotiate.

It's possible to get a more lucrative severance package if you negotiate the terms of your severance, so consider negotiating.

Tips for Preparing a Severance Package Review the employee's contract. ... Consider your consideration. ... Look at everything, not just wages. ... If there is no contract, be generous. ... Don't make assumptions. ... Don't always do it the same way. ... Consider offering a reference letter. ... Lastly, and above all else, call us first!

Generally, you'll get one week to four weeks of pay per year of service, but it is common for employers to pay out two weeks of pay for each year at the company. Of course, every company differs in calculating total severance pay.

Keep it professional. Use business reasons, such as your performance record or time with the company, when negotiating the terms of your severance package rather than personal details, such as having a baby or buying a house. Be wary of non-compete clauses.