Wrongful Dismissal - Employer Terminated my Employment

Losing your job can be stressful, overwhelming and confusing. But it is an experience that many of us go through at some point in our lives. When it happens, it is helpful to have a plan in place to get through the uncertainty, and better understand your legal options.

While employers generally have the right to terminate employment, they still have have to follow the law. In most cases, they must first provide you with prior notice (or a severance package) and any entitlements you may have under an employment contract. Just as importantly, they must respect the employee’s human rights at all times.

From an employment law perspective, here are some general points to be aware of for employees whose job was terminated without cause:

meet with an experienced employment lawyer, and bring ask a copy of the termination letter and any employment contract previously signed. These documents are important for determining your potential legal options and entitlements.
carefully review any documents that your employer asks you to sign before accepting the severance package. It is important to fully understand the details. With these documents, the employee may be asked to forfeit potential legal claims against the employer resulting from the termination, including wrongful dismissal or human rights complaints.
in our experience, an employer will usually offer a severance package that is less than fair and reasonable to the employee. By first consulting with an experienced employment lawyer before signing any documents, you can help arm yourself by assessing the situation, exploring potential legal options, and seeing whether your employer has treated you fairly.

In situations where an employer terminates an employee’s job “without cause,” and fails to provide either prior notice or severance, the employee may have a claim for “wrongful” dismissal for their full entitlements under common law.

If you are terminated from your employment, contact Bune Law, employment lawyer, today to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your situation.

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