Trusted by 1000+ clients
You’ve just left a termination meeting with a severance letter and a deadline — often 7 to 14 days — and quiet pressure to sign. Before you do: that deadline is almost always negotiable, and that first offer is almost never the legal maximum.
Most first severance offers fall short of what the law actually requires. There are two layers every package must satisfy: the minimum entitlements under Alberta’s Employment Standards Code, and the higher common-law standard known as reasonable notice. In practice, the gap between the two can be significant. In Calgary, where many roles in energy, engineering, and professional services are specialized and harder to replace, the reasonable notice period — and the severance owed — tends to be longer than most employees expect.
Initial offers routinely omit or undervalue key components. What’s commonly missing: bonus and commission payments through the full notice period, RSU and stock option treatment, pension and RRSP matching contributions, health and benefits continuation, and car allowance or other variable compensation. A professional severance package review identifies every gap before you sign anything.
Too often, employees accept severance offers without realizing they may be entitled to significantly more. Taking the time to understand your rights can make a meaningful difference in your financial future.
our services
Workplace challenges can be difficult to navigate alone. Our firm is committed to helping employees understand their rights and find the right path forward.
We start by reviewing three things: the severance offer itself, your employment contract, and your full compensation history. We identify what’s missing from the package and what’s legally required.
Once we know what you’re owed, we draft the counter-proposal and negotiate directly with your employer or their counsel. Often, our fee is contingency-based: we only get paid if we increase your package. There is no cost to you if we don’t.
testimonials
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Employment Law Advocates made a stressful situation so much easier to navigate. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and fought hard to secure the outcome I deserved.
Employment Law Advocates made a stressful situation so much easier to navigate. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and fought hard to secure the outcome I deserved.
We work with employees from all backgrounds who need trusted legal guidance during difficult workplace situations, including severance package reviews and wrongful dismissal claims.
100%
