Severance pay

When employment is terminated, the employer must give notice or pay in lieu under Quebec labour standards. This calculator estimates the required notice period in weeks and the equivalent pay.

Years of continuous service

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Salary (per chosen period)

Severance is based on weekly salary (annual ÷ 52). You can enter weekly, biweekly or annual.

Reason for termination

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Notice weeks required4Number of weeks of notice the employer must give under Quebec labour standards.

Pay in lieu of notice$4,000.00Amount the employer may pay instead of having you work through the notice period (pay for the notice period).

This is the minimum legal severance (labour standards). Under your contract or a departure agreement, you may negotiate more.

Notice period4 week(s)

Notice weeks are determined under Quebec labour standards (by seniority and pay period). Pay in lieu = weekly salary × notice weeks (equivalent to the pay you would have received during the notice period).