International Severance & Redundancy Calculators
Calculate your severance or redundancy pay with country-specific employment law, local tax rates, and statutory minimum entitlements.
Canada
Severance Pay Calculator
- ✓Statutory notice + severance pay (Ontario: up to 34 weeks total)
- ✓Common law awards typically 1 month per year of service
- ✓Provincial employment standards vary significantly
- ✓13 provinces and territories covered
United Kingdom
Redundancy Pay Calculator
- ✓Statutory redundancy pay for 2+ years service
- ✓First £30,000 tax-free on genuine redundancy
- ✓Age-dependent calculation (0.5-1.5 weeks per year)
- ✓Settlement agreements standard for negotiated exits
Australia
Redundancy Pay Calculator
- ✓National Employment Standards (NES) minimum entitlements
- ✓Redundancy pay from 4-16 weeks (non-linear scale)
- ✓Genuine redundancy payments get tax concessions
- ✓Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal within 21 days
Looking for the United States severance calculator?
US Severance CalculatorSeverance Laws: Country Comparison
| Feature | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Severance | No (2 states only) | Yes (all provinces) | Yes (2+ years) | Yes (1+ year, 15+ employees) |
| Maximum Statutory | N/A | 8 wk notice + 26 wk sev (ON) | 30 weeks (capped weekly pay) | 16 weeks (NES) |
| Typical Negotiated | 1-4 weeks/year | ~1 month/year (common law) | 1-4 weeks/year enhanced | NES + enhanced by award |
| Tax on Severance | Optional 22% federal withholding method or aggregate; state varies | Regular income tax | First \u00A330k tax-free | Genuine redundancy: concessional |
| Age Protection | OWBPA (40+) | Bardal factor (all ages) | Equality Act (all ages) | Extra notice week (45+) |
| Mass Layoff Notice | 60 days (WARN) | 16 weeks (federal, 50+) | 45 days (100+ redundancies) | Notify Centrelink (15+) |
| Legal Advice Required | Recommended | Strongly recommended | Required for settlements | Recommended (21-day claim limit) |
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Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Employment laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always consult with a local employment lawyer for advice specific to your situation.
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