u/HelpEveryone08 — reddlx

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice on a severance package I’ve been offered and a negotiation I have coming up.

I’m based in Ontario and have been with my employer for just under 5 years in a full-time role. My employment is ending, and they’ve offered me 8 weeks of severance.

A few details:

Continuous full-time employment
No performance issues leading to termination
Responsibilities increased over time

I’ll be speaking with the CRO to discuss this, and I’m trying to understand whether this offer is reasonable or if I should be pushing for more.

From what I’ve read, 8 weeks seems low for nearly 5 years of service, but I’m not sure what’s typical in Ontario, especially under common law vs ESA minimums.

Questions:

Is 8 weeks in line with what I should expect, or is it low?
What would be a more reasonable range to negotiate toward?
Should I be asking for things like bonus payout, benefits continuation, etc.?
Any tips for negotiating in this situation?

Appreciate any guidance or experiences others can share.