Offboarding employees in Canada is never easy, and beyond the awkward conversations, employers must navigate complex employment standards legislation. This guide explains how to handle individual terminations, including reviewing contracts, documenting performance issues, preparing termination letters, and running final payroll. It also emphasizes respectful communication, offering support, and safeguarding company property during the offboarding process. Employers must carefully determine termination and severance pay obligations, which vary by province and can be impacted by factors like tenure, contracts, and business size. The blog highlights the differences between termination pay and severance pay, as well as payment methods such as lump-sum or salary continuance. For large layoffs, group termination rules add another compliance layer with federal and provincial requirements. By understanding these regulations and leveraging tools like PaymentEvolution’s Offboarding Assistant, businesses can stay compliant while treating employees fairly and professionally.