Re:Why Being Outside Silicon Valley is Good for Startups
by run4yourlives on Saturday November 24, 2007 @04:04PM
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Suzie is basically correct. The only way you can truly "fire" someone in Canada is by demonstrating "just cause". (eg. they steal from you, continual - documented - bad performance etc. etc)
Now, it is always possible to render the relationship with the employee null and void by just stating that their services are no longer required and paying them the appropriate severance money. As an employer, you're also required to give two week's notice, but most give pay in lieu. Severance basically works out to 1 week's pay per year of service on top of that.
Most employers will give a little extra to stay out of legal tussles.
Now, it is always possible to render the relationship with the employee null and void by just stating that their services are no longer required and paying them the appropriate severance money. As an employer, you're also required to give two week's notice, but most give pay in lieu. Severance basically works out to 1 week's pay per year of service on top of that.
Most employers will give a little extra to stay out of legal tussles.