Are You Leaving Severance on the Table? The Importance of the $2.5 Million Payroll Rule
In Ontario employment law, the terms “notice” and “severance” are often used interchangeably. Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), they refer to different concepts. It is critical to understand that these are two distinct entitlements under the ESA. An employee may be entitled to one, both, or neither, depending on the circumstances. Notice…