At Powell Weir in Toronto, we provide our clients with knowledgeable legal advice and skilled representation in cases centered on accusations of wrongful dismissal or unlawful termination.
GTA Lawyer for Wrongful Termination
Our lawyer, Michael Lane Powell, has more than 32 years of employment law experience and focus on meeting the individual needs of our clients as cost-effectively and quickly as possible.
Were You Wrongfully Terminated?
The relationship between a non-unionized employer and employee in Ontario is a contract. It may be a breach of that employment contract when an employee is terminated. Employers can dismiss an employee for just cause, but such situations are rare.
Employers must have a serious and legitimate reason to dismiss an employee in Ontario for just cause, which would result in no severance being owed to an employee. If an employer does not have just cause for termination, it has wrongfully dismissed the employee. In such situations the employee may be entitled to receive compensation for the failure to provide reasonable notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice of termination in an Ontario court.
How much are employees entitled to? The amount of reasonable notice of pay in lieu of notice is determined by a judge in an Ontario court. Our firm can help you determine the potential viability of your claim and gain insight into the possible amount of compensation you may be entitled to.
To learn more about your rights, contact our Toronto wrongful dismissal lawyer for a free initial 15 minute phone consultation.