Estimate your potential severance pay in Alberta and B.C. with our free, easy-to-use calculator.
Our specialized free severance pay calculator for employees located in Alberta and B.C. is designed to give you a preliminary understanding of your potential entitlements. By inputting details such as your job title, length of service, and age, you will receive an intant estimated range reflecting common law principles and the statutory obligations. This tool is intended to be a starting point, giving you an what a fair termination package might look like.
Disclaimer: Please remember that while the Severance Pay Calculator provides a helpful initial estimate, your actual entitlement to severance may be different from the result as the calculator does not account for all possible nuance. Factors like contractual terms, mitigation, the availability of comparable employment, or unique workplace circumstances can significantly impact your final entitlement. Please read our Comprehensive Guide to Severance in Alberta and B.C. for a detailed explanation on how severance is assessed. Always consult with an experienced Alberta and B.C. employment lawyer for a precise and complete assessment.
Please also note that this calculator applies to only provincially regulated non-unionized employees in Alberta and B.C. and does not apply to unionized workers, or federally regulated workers, who are typically employed in sectors such as Banking, Air Transportation, Radio and TV Broadcasting, Inter-provincial Railway/Transportation, Urainium Mining, First Nations or Crown Corporations.
Alberta and B.C. Common Law Severance Pay Calculator
Estimated Severance Period:
Disclaimer: This is an estimate based on simplified factors and should not be considered legal advice. Consult an employment lawyer for accurate calculations.
Alberta Minimum Statutory Notice: The Employment Standards Code guarantees a minimum amount of termination pay. This common law calculator estimates above that minimum, which is:
- Between 90 days and two years of service = 1 week's notice
- 2 years to 4 years of service = 2 weeks' notice
- After 4 to 6 years of service = 4 weeks' notice
- After 6 to 8 years of service = 5 weeks' notice
- After 8 to 10 years of service = 6 weeks' notice
- After 10 years or more = 8 weeks' of notice
Note: Severance for unionized employees is typically governed by their Collective Bargaining Agreement. This calculator may not apply.
Important: 0 severance is only in cases where employers succeed in establishing just cause, which is a very high bar in Alberta and B.C. Consult an employment lawyer for more details.
Important: In some cases, resignation can be involuntary (e.g., due to a toxic workplace). Such cases may constitute constructive dismissal, and you should consult an employment lawyer.
Important: An improper layoff can sometimes be considered a termination. It is advisable to consult an employment lawyer regarding your specific situation.
Regarding Your Employment Agreement: Employment agreements often contain a Termination Clause which limits the amount of notice or payment in lieu of notice you are entitled to receive. However, employers are only permitted to do so if the Termination Clause is clear, valid, and enforceable under the law. In many situations, the Termination Clause is unenforceable because it is badly drafted or because it was drafted a long time ago such that the law has changed. At TZ Law, our lawyers are experts in wrongful dismissal matters and will assess the termination clause in your Employment Agreement to make sure your rights are protected.
Regarding Sales Commissions: Commissions are often included in the severance entitlement but depend on the language in your compensation documents.
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