Add Comment Question: we terminated someones employment yesterday and provided five months of termination pay in lieu of notice. Does the termination pay need to be paid in one lump sum or can we pay it out bi-weekly over the next five months? Answer: You can provide termination pay as a lump sum or salary continuance, depending on what the agreement is between the parties. Please contact us at the number below to discuss this matter. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.