Wrongful Dismissal
Dismissed employees in Kitchener–Waterloo are generally entitled to severance pay
Were you recently let go from your job in Kitchener or Waterloo and unsure whether your severance is fair? Employers must provide proper notice or severance pay, but many offers are incomplete. Employees often accept quickly, assuming the offer is final, when in fact they may be entitled to far more.
At Whitten & Lublin, our wrongful dismissal lawyers serving Kitchener–Waterloo help employees understand what the law provides and how to claim it. We review your severance offer, identify any shortfalls, and protect your right to fair compensation.
What does it mean to be wrongfully dismissed?
A wrongful dismissal happens when an employee is let go without adequate notice or fair severance pay. In Kitchener–Waterloo, employers can terminate without cause, but only if they provide proper notice or pay in lieu of it. How much that is worth depends on your age, position, years of service, and the time it may take to find similar work. Our lawyers assess your situation in detail and determine whether your employer’s offer meets legal standards. If they allege “just cause” to deny severance, we will evaluate whether that claim can stand and pursue your full entitlement if it cannot.
If you have been wrongfully terminated in Kitchener–Waterloo, what are your options?
No matter your role, your severance must account for your total compensation. That includes salary, benefits, bonuses, and any other entitlements.
Before signing a termination letter, seek advice. Our wrongful dismissal lawyers serving Kitchener–Waterloo will review your documents, explain your rights under Ontario law, and determine if the offer is complete. If your employer has denied severance, we will challenge that decision and work to recover what you are owed.
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How can the Whitten & Lublin wrongful dismissal
lawyers serving Kitchener–Waterloo help you?
Our lawyers have represented thousands of employees across Ontario, including many in the Waterloo Region. We are proud to be recognized among Canada’s Top Employment and Labour Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for our experience and client-focused results.
We understand that a wrongful dismissal situation can affect your plans for the future. We help Kitchener–Waterloo employees move forward by providing clear advice and strong representation.
If you were let go from your job in Kitchener or Waterloo, Ontario, you do not have to accept your employer’s first severance offer. Whitten & Lublin’s wrongful dismissal lawyers will assess your severance, identify missing compensation, and help you recover what you are owed. Book your consultation today and take back control of your employment outcome.
Yes. Employers can terminate without cause, but they must provide fair severance pay. The law takes into account your service, age, position, and the time it will likely take to secure new employment. Many employers offer only the statutory minimum, which can be far less than your true entitlement. We will calculate the difference and work to make sure you receive what you are owed.
Often it does. Termination letters frequently include a release that prevents you from making further claims once signed. Employers may urge quick acceptance, but you have the right to time and advice. Our team will review your documents carefully, explain the legal effect of each term, and help you decide how to respond.
You have up to two years from the date of termination to file a claim. It is better to act sooner. Seeking legal advice early gives you more control and often leads to faster resolution.
If you were terminated without proper notice or fair severance pay, you may be owed much more than what was offered. Compensation usually includes your salary during the proper notice period, plus benefits, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay. A fair outcome also considers how long it may take to find comparable work. Our wrongful dismissal lawyers will calculate your full entitlement and pursue it on your behalf.
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