Add Comment Question: When a casual employee is terminated who worked a regular day biweekly and has a contract that provides for double the number of severance, how is eight weeks regular pay calculated, in lieu of termination pay under ESA? How is severance calculated under ESA? Are benefits and vacation pay required? Answer: Thank you for your inquiry. Generally, termination pay is calculated using your regular rate (rate of pay for every non-overtime hour of work) and regular work week (regular hours per week or a 12 week average if your hours fluctuate). Vacation pay and benefits are to be continued during the statutory notice period. However, we will need to review additional details to properly assess your situation, including a copy of your employment agreement. Please contact us at the number below to schedule a formal consultation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.