Without proper legal advice from an experienced severance review lawyer, employees often accept severance from an employer that is far less than they are entitled to. Before accepting any severance package, it is important to make sure you understand your rights.
GTA Severance Package Lawyer Michael Lane Powell
At Powell Weir, we provide knowledgeable advice to employers throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We bring more than 32 years of experience to severance and other employment law matters and focus our practice on meeting the needs of our clients both professionally and financially.
Termination Notices and Severance
Severance at common law is what a judge would decide is a determination of the amount of notice the employee should have been given on his or her termination. The main factors typically include:
- Age
- Length of service
- Position
- Compensation level
The basic statutory entitlements in Ontario are set out under the Employment Standards Act. In view of the interplay between a court remedy and a remedy under the Employment Standards Act, competent legal advice should be obtained before any complaint is filed with the Ministry of Labour or a lawsuit is commenced in an Ontario court.
Contact Powell Weir
Our lawyer's only interest is your best interest. To learn more about your rights regarding severance, contact our Toronto severance review lawyer for an initial 15 minute free phone consultation.