Termination Pay: Are You Getting A Fair Deal?

Does your employer owe you upon termination?

Termination can be a difficult and stressful experience for any employee. It is often hard to know, what, if anything, your employer owes you, making it difficult to know if what you're being offered is fair. At Simes Law, we are committed to ensuring you know your rights and know your options especially when it comes to difficult situations such as negotiating a termination pay. We are happy to provide a basic overview of termination law in Ontario below.

The duration of your employment

If you are an employee who has been continuously employed for three months, under the Employment Standards Act you are entitled to a notice that you are being terminated or a pay in lieu of that notice.