Problem
Jonas was dismissed without cause from his job as a data processor at IBM after 30 years' employment. He was 58 years old at the time of his dismissal. Assume that none of the exemptions from notice and severance pay apply. Jonas was earning $1,000 per week.
Applying the employment standards legislation in Manitoba, determine the amount of statutory notice of termination to which Jonas is entitled. Is he entitled to severance pay in Manitoba? Why or why not? If Jonas is entitled to severance pay, how much severance pay is he entitled to?
Also, if he worked in Ontario determine the amount of statutory notice of termination to which Jonas is entitled. Is he entitled to severance pay in Ontario? Why or why not?
If Jonas worked at your workplace in Manitoba, what would you recommend that your employer offer to Jonas in terms of the notice period? Why are you making the recommendation? What bardal factors have you considered?