In Alberta, non-unionized employees terminated without cause, who do not have an enforceable contract limiting their entitlement to the statutory minimums, are eligible for common law severance. This applies to employees, often in long-term or senior roles, whose reasonable notice period exceeds the Employment Standards Code minimums.
Common law notice can range from 2 to 4 weeks per year of service, potentially up to 24 months for long-service, senior employees. It is crucial for employees to have their termination packages reviewed, as the first offer is rarely the final, or highest, amount.
