New Termination Notice Provision Amendments To The Canada Labour Code

In 2018, the federal government made significant changes to the Canada Labour Code (the "Code") through the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, (the "Act"). These recent amendments specifically impact notice provisions for federally-regulated employees under section 230 (1) and (2) of the Code. Below is a description of the changes made and a brief overview of how federally-regulated employers in Canada will be impacted.

Greater Termination Entitlements and Statement of Entitlements

As of February 1, 2024, the flat two-week notice of termination owed to federally-regulated private sector employees upon termination without cause will be revised as follows:

• Two weeks of notice after three consecutive months of continuous employment;