Add Comment Question: 1) The Ontario Ministry of Labour web site states that to qualify for severance pay the employee has to work for the employer for five years or more. Is it true? 2) And it states that severance pay is one week wage per one year of employment. Is it true? Many thanks Answer: No, that is not true. That is only with respect to person's minimum entitlements. It is not relevant. To see how much severance someone is actually owed, use the Severance Calculator: www.severancepaycalculator.com and you can always call me. Lior Samfiru Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.