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*after 12 consecutive months of employment – two weeks' pay, and | *after 12 consecutive months of employment – two weeks' pay, and | ||
*after three consecutive years – three weeks' pay, plus one week's pay for each additional year of employment to a maximum of eight weeks. | *after three consecutive years – three weeks' pay, plus one week's pay for each additional year of employment to a maximum of eight weeks. | ||
:'''For example:''' Chui worked in a large store for four months. After Christmas, her employer said, "Today is your last day." She gave Chui one week’s extra pay. | |||
The employer is not required to pay compensation if a worker is given <span class="noglossary">advance</span> written notice of termination equal to the number of weeks for which the employee is eligible. This notice must be in writing. | The employer is not required to pay compensation if a worker is given <span class="noglossary">advance</span> written notice of termination equal to the number of weeks for which the employee is eligible. This notice must be in writing. | ||
You may be entitled to more than these minimum requirements, because the notice you get must be “reasonable.” Whether you are entitled to the minimum or a larger amount will also depend on your employment contract. | |||
===Getting fired for "just <span class="noglossary">cause</span>"=== | ===Getting fired for "just <span class="noglossary">cause</span>"=== | ||