Problem
Chloe was a seasonal employee who had worked for the employer's resort every winter for 21 years-for a combined total of 80 months. At the end of Chloe's 21st season, the employer laid her off permanently, without providing termination or severance pay under the ESA. The employer explained that seasonal employees are not covered by those provisions. Chloe filed a claim with the Ministry of Labour for both entitlements.
• In your opinion, is Chloe entitled to termination pay under the ESA?
• Assuming that the employer has an annual Ontario payroll of at least $2.5 million, is Chloe entitled to receive statutory severance pay under ss. 64 to 65 of the ESA?
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