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I work for a non union coal mine in alberta. Since the change in government in 2018 the company has been going through layoff periods because of the early shutdown of coal resources. In all these layoffs employees have been getting severance packages. Now we are getting closer to the end of the mine the company is saying they are only gonna give a two year working severance for the remaining last employees? Are they allowed to do this? Does not seem very fair to me. If they do this can I request a package instead of a two year working severance?
Employers are generally allowed to provide working notice to satisfy their legal obligations. Depending on multiple factors, including your age and years of service, you may be entitled to severance pay in addition to working notice. Please contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail and determine how we can assist you recover a fair severance package.