Please do get what is being offered reviewed by a lawyer that specializes in severance. Unless of course they offer the cash value of 104 weeks of pay, bonus, and benefits. You may not be entitled to that much, but a lawyer can look at your unique position and advise you.
There was a previous comment in another post saying all the packages that person saw were fair. I am guessing the person commenting was motivated by their position and bonus to try make Enbridge bullsh-t not stink.
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No way to know if it was the "norm". All you have to go on is anecdote. You can't establish the average from it.
Having said that, it's probably not far off. Sounds slightly high to me, but in the ballpark.
I’m on way out. During last big layoff was 4.8w x yr the norm ?
5yrs experience
Enbridge will offer just enough so it's not worth pursuing in court after costs are paid.
I got just over a month per year of service plus bonuses (STIP). I was there long enough to get close to the 104 package that it made no sense to try and get more.
In the past those at or beyond 26 years service would get the 104 weeks.
That is not an unreasonable expectation by a labour lawyer.
But there is cases where those with slightly less than the 26 yes did get the 104 package.
The 2 yr of flat value STIP and benefits value can be icing on the severance cake offer.
Remember your offer is for Enbridge benefit to forego court. Not to value your service since you are now not an employee and just a cost to dispose of basically.
Could have been me that said it. But it wasn't coming from any particular place or position.
I know at least a dozen people who did exactly what you suggest - they saw a lawyer. After all, you should always protect your interests. Several made counter-offers, but I don't think any were accepted. But none of them were advised to pursue it further.
Enbridge does not offer on the low end. They simply don't want to be in court over this. When you actually talk to the people who are looking at offers, they might have a lot to say about the circumstances, but they are not usually that upset about the actual dollars.
Of course, it's based on years of service, so people who are relatively green are going to be less impressed... but they are also the least invested in the position. The problem there is perception. You aren't owed 104 weeks if you've been with the company 3 years.
But yes... see a lawyer. Understand, though, that lawyers do not work for free, and Enbridge won't pay them for you. If you choose to do it, know that it becomes a sunk cost, and if you do not have your severance increased, that cost is unchanged.