Wrongful Dismissal Calculator: Estimate a Severance Settlement Range
Model a settlement range by converting your inputs into an estimated reasonable notice range (months) and applying it to compensation. Informational planning only — not legal advice.
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Informational planning only — not legal advice. See disclaimer and terms.
How this wrongful dismissal calculator works
1) Compensation
The estimator starts with annual salary and optionally adds simple planning adjustments for benefits and bonus.
2) Notice range (months)
Many settlement discussions revolve around a months-of-notice range. This tool uses a simplified scoring approach based on age, service, seniority, and job market difficulty.
3) Settlement range
The output shows a low / typical / high range to avoid false precision. Real outcomes depend on your facts, contract terms, and the applicable law.
If you have a written contract limiting notice or severance, actual entitlements may differ.
Worked examples
Example 1: Mid-career manager
Age: 47 · Service: 8 years · Role: Manager · Salary: $85,000 · Job market: Average
Example 2: Older specialized role in a hard market
Age: 58 · Service: 12 years · Role: Executive / specialized · Salary: $120,000 · Job market: Hard
Example 3: Short service, easy market
Age: 32 · Service: 1.5 years · Role: Individual contributor · Salary: $70,000 · Job market: Easy
Tip: Use examples to sanity-check your inputs, then refine your job market and seniority selections.
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Use a location page for currency defaults and local context. This estimator stays informational and uses your inputs.
Canada
Canada-wide context (CAD defaults on Canada pages).
Ontario
Ontario context (CAD defaults on Ontario pages).
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Wrongful dismissal calculator FAQ
Is this wrongful dismissal calculator accurate?
It’s a planning estimator that converts your inputs into a notice-months range and then estimates a dollar range. It is not legal advice and does not account for all facts, contract terms, or jurisdiction-specific rules.
Is this the same as statutory termination or severance pay?
Not necessarily. Statutory minimums can differ from common-law style reasonable notice. This tool shows a simplified statutory planning line and a separate settlement-style range for education.
What inputs matter the most?
Age, years of service, role type/seniority, and job market difficulty often drive the notice range. Compensation then translates months into dollars.
Does having a contract change the result?
Yes. A valid employment contract can limit notice or severance. This estimator does not interpret your contract. Use it for planning, then verify with professional advice.