An employee who is laid off for at least 200 consecutive days is entitled to terminate their employment without forfeiting their salary for the notice period. The employment ends on the date of termination. The employee is entitled to compensation from their employer in the same amount as their salary for the notice period.
- Unemployment benefits cannot be paid for the period in which the employer is obliged to pay a salary or compensation for the notice period.
- The TE Office does not impose a qualifying period as a sanction if the employee resigns after spending at least 200 consecutive days on layoff. The duration of the layoff is calculated in calendar days.
- Contact your union or the TE Office if you need any help. Remember to notify the TE Office when your employment ends.
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