640 Toronto – Severance Packages for Political Staff in Ontario
How much severance pay is a political staffer in Ontario entitled to when their job comes to an end?
The Ontario Liberal cabinet provided over $450,000 in enhanced severance packages to two top political aides in former premier Kathleen Wynne’s office.
Jon Pinkus is a Toronto Employment Lawyer and an associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He joined Global News Radio 640 Toronto host Kelly Cutrara to explain how severance pay works in Ontario, and where calculations for severance packages might differ for political staff.
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Jon Pinkus is a Toronto-based employment lawyer celebrated for his relentless dedication and exceptional client service in Ontario and B.C.
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