Fortinet Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

Fortinet is a global cybersecurity company with Canadian operations based in Burnaby, British Columbia. It provides network security products and services, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion prevention systems.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in California, Fortinet runs one of its major R&D centres in Canada, focused on software development and threat research.

The company employs over 2,200 people in Canada, with 14,000 in total around the globe. Fortinet’s Canadian teams is primarily focused on engineering and technical roles.

Severance Pay For Fortinet Employees

In Canada, non-unionized employees at Fortinet are entitled to up to 24 months of severance pay when laid off or terminated without cause — whether full-time, part-time, or hourly.

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Key Facts

• Severance pay is calculated using a variety of factors, such as age, position, length of service, and ability to find similar work. Learn more about severance pay in Canada.
• Severance packages should include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation earned during employment.
• Employees generally have up to two years from the date of their termination to pursue full severance pay.

Our firm has assisted tens of thousands of individuals from entry-level roles to executive positions in obtaining the compensation that they deserve.

LEARN MORE
• Severance pay for provincially regulated employees
• Are severance packages different during mass layoffs?
• Severance entitlements in a recession

5 Steps to Take If You’re Laid Off by Fortinet

1️⃣ Don’t sign anything immediately: Take your time to review all termination documents carefully. Speak with a lawyer before signing anything to ensure you’re fully informed and protected.

2️⃣ Document everything: Save copies of termination letters, severance offers, and correspondence with your employer for future reference.

3️⃣ Use our Severance Pay Calculator: Estimate what you’re owed with our Severance Pay Calculator. This quick step helps you understand your entitlements and plan your next move.

4️⃣ Get legal advice: Contact an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package reflects your full rights.

5️⃣ Start exploring new opportunities: Update your resume and begin searching for new roles. Proactively seeking work not only boosts your career, but also demonstrates your effort to find a new job, which is crucial in severance claims.’

Severance Pay FAQs

Do Employment Contracts Affect Severance?

Yes, an employment contract can affect your severanc]e entitlements if it includes enforceable termination clauses. However, many of these clauses may be invalid for several reasons.

Are Temporary Layoffs Legal?

Temporary layoffs for non-unionized employees are generally not permitted unless specifically allowed by an employment contract. Otherwise, a layoff may be treated as a termination through a constructive dismissal claim.

Am I Entitled to Severance as a Contractor?

If your work closely resembles that of an employee—such as reporting to a manager, using company equipment, or working regular hours—you may qualify for severance even if classified as a contractor.

Should I Negotiate My Severance Package?

To ensure that you receive the amount of compensation that you’re entitled to, let our employment lawyers negotiate your severance package.

Why Samfiru Tumarkin LLP?

Unlike employment law firms that rely heavily on courtroom victories, our proven strategy focuses on maximizing severance packages early in the claim process—helping clients avoid the time, cost, and stress of litigation.

With extensive courtroom experience to fall back when necessary, we excel at securing generous outcomes quickly and efficiently for our clients.

In addition to severance package negotiations, our employment lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC can help with a variety of employment matters. If you’re a non-unionized employee who needs help with a workplace issue, contact us or call 1-855-821-5900.

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Additional Resources

• Do I have to look for a new job after getting fired?
• Can I get my job back if I’m fired?
• Facts about the termination process in Canada
• I already accepted a severance package. What should I do?

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.