Employment agreements may include terms about termination. Sometimes you agree beforehand how much notice you will be given or how much you will be paid if your employment is terminated. The employment agreement might also say what behavior the employer considers serious enough to justify termination with cause. It is important to review your employment agreement when your job ends to make sure your employer followed the terms you agreed to. Even if the written employment agreement addresses termination notice or pay in lieu of notice, it may be worth having the agreement reviewed by an employment lawyer to see if it is enforceable. An employment agreement must comply with employment standards legislation. Last Reviewed: August 2019