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I was terminated without cause yesterday, and offered severance of 8 weeks after 7.5 years of service. I was given 5 days to accept the offer, and offer letter says if I fail to accept, the offer of 8 weeks severance will be null and void. It also states I must sign the release before termination pay of 7 weeks and severance of 8 weeks is paid. Are these terms legal? I was under the impression that severance after 5 years is mandatory, and must be paid within 7 days, or next pay date. I have also been informed I may be entitled to higher than minimum compensation, under common law.

I am expecting to get laid off tomorrow. I am a sales manager. Question is when calculating my severance pay does the law use my base salary? or my on target earnings? (which is significantly higher). Thanks

I was ready to start my job....got into a heated discussion with another employee...removed myself from the situation by leaving the premises to cool down, when I returned less than half hr later, I was told I was fired for refusing work ( company policy ) I have never been told, or read anything about such policy

I am 56 yrs old, minority, work for 13 yrs. new franchisee took over supermarket 8 mths ago. let go 5 managers during this time. I am a bookkeeper, got offered a pkg total40wks, can I fight for more?

Working in the restaurant business, our employer is closing down business. Are we entitle to any severance pay from the employer.