What is Severance Pay?
A severance package is pay and benefits that employees may be entitled to receive when they leave employment at a company unwilfully.
How are severance packages calculated?
Accordingly, you would divide your yearly salary by 52 to get the weekly pay rate. Then, multiply this pay rate by the number of weeks. If you earn R598662.09 a year, then you make R11512.73a week. If you worked for the company for 10 years, then you would get R115127.33 in severance.
How much is a retrenchment package in South Africa?
Retrenchment packages, as per Section 41 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), are one week’s remuneration for each completed year of service with that employer, said Darryn Mer, an employment law specialist at Fluxmans Attorneys.
How much severance should I ask?
Ultimately, a reasonable severance package is one that meets your needs while you look for other gainful employment. While many companies offer 1-2 weeks of severance pay for every year worked, you can ask for more. A good rule of thumb is to request 4 weeks of severance pay for each year worked
How can I get a bigger severance package?
How to negotiate your severance package
- Understand the components of a severance package. …
- Wait before signing paperwork. …
- Read everything carefully. …
- Get an expert opinion. …
- Understand your priorities. …
- Negotiate for more than money. …
- Decide on a reasonable request. …
- Leverage your success.