Termination of Employment: Deadlines for Replies to Severance Proposals

Often an employee is asked to respond to an employer's severance proposal by a certain deadline. But, keep in mind, as a general rule, there is no general legal obligation on employees to adhere to such deadlines.

While it is often preferable for a lawyer to write to the employer taking a position on the severance package being advanced to the employee by the deadline, this is not a prerequisite to getting wrongful dismissal damages from a court or through a lawyer-negotiated settlement.

Robert H. Tanha, Employment Lawyer
"You want me on your side. You need me on your side."
Equity Court Law Chambers
Woodbridge, Ontario
Serving the Greater Toronto Area
Tel: 416-706-5890
Fax: 905-851-9447
Email: robert.tanha.equitylaw@gmail.com 

* This article is provided for general information purposes and should not be considered a legal opinion.  Clients are advised to obtain legal advice on their specific situations.