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severance pay

  • April 16, 2026
When an employer terminates 50 or more employees from a single location within a two-month period, the British Columbia Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) imposes additional obligations. These “group termination” provisions are frequently underappreciated by employees who have shown incredible loyalty...

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  • October 29, 2025
An employee who is fired without just cause is entitled to reasonable notice of termination or severance pay instead of that notice. Determining how much severance an employee is entitled to depends on several factors including legislation, the common law,...

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