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Nova Scotia Boosts Severance Pay for Civil Servants

7/5/2025

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Nova Scotia has made significant changes to severance regulations for non-union civil servants, starting June 27. Employees let go without cause can now receive up to 72 weeks' salary, along with an extra eight weeks' notice, amounting to a generous 80 weeks' pay. Minister Twila Grosse highlighted the government's dedication to fairness and respect for its workforce.

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Nova Scotia has made significant changes to severance regulations for non-union civil servants, starting June 27. Employees let go without cause can now receive up to 72 weeks' salary, along with an extra eight weeks' notice, amounting to a generous 80 weeks' pay. Minister Twila Grosse highlighted the government's dedication to fairness and respect for its workforce.