Ontario Severance Pay Guidelines

Summary

In Ontario, employees are entitled to notice or pay in lieu of notice, typically one week per year of service. Severance pay is required if employed for five years or more and the employers payroll exceeds $2.5 million. Common law severance may offer more, considering factors like service length, age, position, and job availability. For a senior management role with 1.5 years of service, notice or pay in lieu is likely around 1-2 weeks, but severance pay is unlikely due to not meeting the five-year threshold. Consider consulting a local employment lawyer for personalized advice.