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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Severance pay for human resources employees - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

The human resources (HR) department is responsible for locating, hiring, training, and supporting new employees.

The job duties of these individuals include:

  • Reviewing resumes
  • Directing potential job candidates to the appropriate manager or supervisor
  • Conducting or assisting with performance reviews
  • Organizing and maintaining employee information
  • Ensuring companywide compliance with labour laws and employment standards legislation

According to Randstad Canada, demand for HR professionals has continued to increase since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety concerns and shifts in employee expectations forced many HR departments to adopt new workplace practices, including remote and hybrid work options.

Data from Glassdoor claims that the average salary of an HR generalist in Canada is more than $63,000. These employees have the opportunity to earn more through bonuses and profit-sharing.

Fired or lost your job in human resources?

If you are fired or lose your job as a HR employee in Canada, you have employment rights, which includes the right to severance. This applies to non-unionized workers in either a provincially or federally regulated workplace.

Many companies anticipate that workers are largely unaware of their severance entitlements. In other cases, employers legitimately do not know what their obligations are to staff during the termination process.

Regardless of a company’s grasp on employment law, they are legally required to provide proper compensation...



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