The term “severance package” is often confused with the idea of “notice” or “termination pay”. In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act regulates an employee’s right to severance. The entitlement to severance under the Employment Standards Act will depend on whether you have worked for your company for at least 5 years, whether you are part of a substantial layoff of a large number of people, or whether your company is large enough to have a sufficient payroll to trigger the severance provisions under the Act. Hire our dedicated employment lawyers in Oshawa determine your precise entitlement. Call (905)-668-9422.