Your Legal Rights After a Layoff
Understanding Your Severance Package
Employees are often offered a severance package soon after a termination or layoff. The offer may be at or near the legal minimum, and your entitlement can depend on several factors, including:
Length of employment
Job position and responsibilities
Employment contract terms
Company financial status
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Wrongful Termination – Do You Have a Case?
Were you laid off unfairly? Employers cannot terminate employees for:
- Discrimination (age, gender, race, disability, etc.)
- Retaliation (reporting workplace issues.)
- Violating an employment contract.
If you suspect wrongful termination, contact us today to explore your options.
Major Employers in Ottawa and Surrounding Areas
Many people in Ottawa and the surrounding region work for large organizations. If you work or worked for one of these employers, our guides explain how employment rights can apply to your situation. Were you recently laid off from one of these employers?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You do not have to accept an offer immediately. Take the time to review it, and consider speaking with an employment lawyer before you sign, so you understand what you are agreeing to.
If your termination breached your employment contract or employment laws, you may have a claim for wrongful dismissal. A lawyer can explain your legal options. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case.
This depends on factors such as your length of service, role and employment contract. The Employment Standards Act sets minimums, and common law may provide more. An employment lawyer can explain how these apply to your situation.
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