Add Comment Question: I understand that I am only entitled to severance pay after at least 5 years of employment, is that correct? As a full-time sales person in Ontario, am I entitled to severance pay if my employer has only 5 employees? Answer: Severance pay is owed by employers who have a payroll of at least $2.5 million. I would presume that having only 5 employees, your employer’s payroll is significantly less than that. 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.