Notice Period Calculator
Statutory minimum notice for employees in Canada, by province or federal jurisdiction. Remember: this is a floor - your real entitlement under common law is usually much higher.
What this tool does
Calculates the statutory minimum notice period an employee in Canada is entitled to on termination, based on your province (or federal jurisdiction) and length of service.
Most workers fall under their province. Pick "Federally regulated" only if you work in banking, telecom, interprovincial transport, broadcasting, or another federally regulated industry.
Count from your first day of continuous employment.
What the law actually says
- •Every Canadian jurisdiction sets a statutory minimum notice (or pay in lieu) for non-cause dismissals - generally none under 3 months of service, rising to a cap of 8 weeks. The exact ladder varies by province.
- •Quebec uses its own steps under the Act respecting labour standards (1 / 2 / 4 / 8 weeks). Saskatchewan has its own tiered ladder. Federally regulated employees fall under the Canada Labour Code, which also adds severance pay of 2 days per year (minimum 5 days) after 12 months.
- •Crucially, the statutory minimum is a FLOOR. Unless dismissed for just cause, employees are typically entitled to 'reasonable notice' under common law - often around one month per year of service, up to roughly 24 months. Always get advice from your provincial employment standards office or an employment lawyer before accepting a termination package.