About GM Canada
General Motors Canada, also known as GM Canada, is a subsidiary of the American automotive giant General Motors Company. Founded in 1918, GM Canada specializes in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of vehicles and vehicle parts.
Known for its wide range of cars, trucks, and SUVs, GM employs over 5,000 people at its various manufacturing plants, distribution centres, and corporate offices across the country, including its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa, Ontario. It owns the self-driving car company Cruise.
Do GM Canada employees get severance pay?
Yes. In Canada, non-unionized employees working for General Motors are entitled to a severance package when they are fired, let go, or lose their job.
This applies to GM Canada employees working hourly, part-time, on contract or full-time in Ontario, Alberta, or B.C.
How much severance pay do GM Canada employees get?
Non-unionized General Motors employees working in Canada can receive as much as 24 months’ pay in severance. The actual amount may vary between individual employees, as everyone’s details are unique.
How do you calculate severance pay?
You can calculate severance pay for a GM Canada employee right now by using the Severance Pay Calculator. It will analyze various factors to give you a better idea of what you may be owed.
Employee severance packages are calculated by looking at an individual’s:
- Job or position
- Pay or salary
- Length of service or seniority
- Ability to find a similar job or pay elsewhere
- Benefits
- Bonus pay
- Commissions
- Stock options
- Employment contract
- Recruitment from a previous employer
Note: Your severance package may also be affected by other factors unique to your situation, which is why you should talk to an employer lawyer to get a full understanding about your rights.
Should I accept my employer’s initial severance offer?
No. If you have been let go or fired, for cause or without cause, you should not immediately accept or sign off on any severance offer or termination papers from your employer!
You have a right to review any documentation thoroughly and respond when you are comfortable with your decision. You can also ignore any deadline an employer imposes on your severance offer, as you have two years from the day of termination to file a legal claim for proper severance.
The difference between a fair, complete severance package and the initial offer from employers can amount to thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars – money that is legally yours!
How do I get my full severance pay?
For comprehensive assistance in claiming your full severance package and safeguarding your employment rights, consult with an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
Renowned as Canada’s largest employment law firm for employees, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has successfully empowered tens of thousands of individuals in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C. to enforce their rights and secure enhanced severance packages.
With a reputation as one of Canada’s top-rated law firms on Google, the firm is not just a leader in the legal field but also a trusted voice in media, frequently featured for their expert insights on employment and disability law.
When you choose Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, you’re choosing a team committed to delivering personalized solutions and robust advocacy to resolve your workplace issues effectively.
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