Have you been fired and feel your employer participated in unethical behavior before or during the termination? If so, you require the protection and counsel provided by an Ontario workplace lawyer.
Wrongful termination and constructive dismissal lawsuits can be especially challenging for employees who are unaware of their rights and may miss out on the opportunity to fight back and protect their best interests early in the process.
If this pertains to your specific case, book an introductory appointment to learn more about how a legal firm may help you. Wrongful termination and constructive dismissal are two of the most typical forms of employment law disputes that arise in lawsuit contracts across Ontario.
What is a wrongful dismissal?
Employers in Canada have the right to terminate employees for any reason. With reason, the employer feels the employee did something wrong or was otherwise unable or unwilling to perform their job duties. Letting an employee go without reason indicates that the company does not feel the person did anything wrong but is no longer able to retain them on the payroll. This might occur when profits are poor, or the firm needs to downsize for whatever reason.
To comply with Canadian law, an employer must either disclose a justification for the employee’s dismissal with cause or provide the employee with adequate notice and severance if the dismissal is without cause. Failure to accomplish one of them constitutes an unjust dismissal.
How do you prove that you were wrongfully dismissed?
To prove wrongful dismissal, you must demonstrate that your employer fired you without cause and without providing appropriate notice or severance. Each of these components must be established before seeking compensation for wrongful dismissal. Emails and other written contact from the employer, as well as pay stubs and other documentation, indicating if you got notice or compensation — and if so, how much — might be very useful in your case.
When you meet with a lawyer, they will ask you about your case and the specifics of your circumstances. This will cover what transpired prior to your dismissal, if you were given a reason for cause, how much notice you were given, and whether you received any severance pay. Depending on the answers to these questions, your lawyer will explain what documentation you will need and their recommendations for pursuing the case.
Consult a lawyer today.
Lawyers have vast and proven expertise in assisting clients with allegations of constructive dismissal and wrongful termination. If you believe you have been wrongfully dismissed, consult a lawyer today.
