Add Comment Question: Does severance apply to a non-union construction laborer/supervisor who has been with the same company for over 5 years, working from April to December each year? Answer: Thanks for the question. While construction employees are not necessarily entitled to termination pay/severance pay under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, they are still entitled to severance pursuant to the common law. To discuss your situation in more detail, and to know how much you would be owed, give us a call at the number below. 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.