Updates to Termination Entitlements under the Canada Labour Code January 12 2024
Effective February 1, 2024, federally regulated employees will be entitled to increased notice of termination requirements under the Canada Labour Code. The new entitlements include:
- Two weeks’ notice for employees with at least three consecutive months of continuous employment;
- Three weeks’ notice for employees with at least three consecutive years of continuous employment;
- Four weeks’ notice for employees with at least four consecutive years of continuous employment;
- Five weeks’ notice for employees with at least five consecutive years of continuous employment;
- Six weeks’ notice for employees with at least six consecutive years of continuous employment;
- Seven weeks’ notice for employees with at least seven consecutive years of continuous employment; and
- Eight weeks’ notice for employees with at least eight consecutive years of continuous employment.
Further, employers will be required to provide employees with a statement of benefits, at the time of termination of employment that details their wages, vacation pay, severance pay, and any other benefits and pay arising from their employment.
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Source: Canada Labour Code