How much notice or termination pay is an employer required to pay an employee for termination of employment under the Alberta Employment Standards Code (the “Code”)?
The Code dictates that an employer must provide the following minimum termination pay, termination notice, or a combination of termination notice and termination pay when an employer terminates an employee without cause.
| Length of employment | Amount of Notice or Pay Required by the Code |
| Less than 90 days | No notice or pay |
| More than 90 days but less than 2 years | 1 week |
| 2 years but less than 4 years | 2 weeks |
| 4 years but less than 6 years | 4 weeks |
| 6 years but less than 8 years | 5 weeks |
| 8 years but less than 10 years | 6 weeks |
| 10 years or more | 8 weeks |
The foregoing table shows the minimum termination pay or notice that an employer must provide under the Code.
In addition to the minimum termination pay required under the Code, terminated employees are usually entitled to additional severance pay from their former employers under the Common Law.
If your employment has been terminated, you should seek legal counsel immediately to ensure that you obtain the maximum severance package you are entitled to.
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