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Severance Pay Calculator
Ontario, BC & Alberta

Get your ESA statutory minimum and common law estimate in seconds. Updated for 2024.

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Your Estimated Severance

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Total Estimated Range

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How This Was Calculated (Bardal Factors)

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What is the ESA Minimum?

The Employment Standards Act sets the absolute floor — your employer must pay at least this, regardless of any contract. In Ontario it includes both notice pay and severance pay if you qualify.

What is Common Law Notice?

Courts can award far more than the ESA minimum. The "Bardal factors" — your age, seniority, length of service, and how hard it is to find a comparable job — all push the number up.

Should I Accept the First Offer?

Employers routinely offer only the statutory minimum. Most employees who negotiate receive significantly more. Knowing your range puts you in a much stronger position.

Legal Disclaimer: This calculator provides general estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Severance calculations depend on your specific facts — employment contract terms, whether a termination clause exists, any allegations of just cause, and other factors not captured here. The common law estimates are based on the Bardal factors framework and published case law, but actual entitlements vary. Always consult a licensed employment lawyer before accepting any severance offer or signing a release. Justifi is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.