When an employer fundamentally and significantly changes the terms of employment without providing proper notice to an employee, it may constitute constructive dismissal. This can have many ramifications for the employees affected by the changes, leaving them unsure of their rights.
At Powell Weir, we work closely with our clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area, providing knowledgeable legal advice and skilled legal representation from a lawyer with more than 30 years of employment law experience.
Michael Lane Powell: GTA Constructive Discharge Lawyer
Not all changes fall under constructive dismissal. They must be significant and occur without notice. Examples of such unilateral changes include cuts in pay or a significant reduction in duties. These changes often result in a working environment that encourages employees to leave rather than adjust to the new working arrangement.
As a result of recent court decisions, constructive dismissal in Ontario is an extremely complicated area; advice from a competent lawyer specializing in this area should be obtained before any employee takes the position that he or she has been constructively dismissed.
We can help you determine whether your situation falls under constructive dismissal and counsel you on your options. Contact us for an initial 15 minute free phone consultation with our Toronto constructive dismissal lawyer.