Chapter 7: Payroll Obligations on Termination of Employment
7.1 Overview
This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of payroll obligations on termination of employment in Canada. Termination of employment can occur for various reasons, including resignation, dismissal, or redundancy. Regardless of the circumstances, employers have specific legal obligations and responsibilities when it comes to matters of payroll and compensation.
Understanding and complying with these obligations is crucial for employers to maintain legal compliance, uphold employee rights, and foster positive employer-employee relationships. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the key payroll obligations that employers must fulfill upon employee termination.
This chapter discusses the termination process and the different types of terminations under Canadian employment law. Additionally, this section includes details on payroll obligations at the time of termination, such as accrued vacation pay, unpaid overtime, and severance pay.
Specific Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify whether the employment relationship has been terminated
- Outline the types of compensation that an employee is entitled to upon termination of employment
- Incorporate termination payments into the calculation of net pay
- Prepare a Record of Employment (ROI)
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