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Employer bankruptcy

After an employer goes bankrupt, your job ends and you may not receive your final pay.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Employer bankruptcy means that the employer’s company ceases operations because it no longer has money. In that situation, your employment also ends, and you could be left without your final pay. If your employer cannot pay you for the work you have already done, you will receive your pay through the wage guarantee system.

You can apply for the wage guarantee using a form. You can get this form from:

Apply for the wage guarantee within 3 months of when your wages should have been paid.

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