Wrongful Dismissal
Dismissed employees in London should receive a severance package
London employers are usually required to provide dismissed employees with an appropriate severance package. However, employees may mistakenly believe that their employer’s initial offer is fair and final. Speaking with an experienced wrongful dismissal lawyer promptly after a termination can mean the difference between receiving a fair severance pay package or something far less than what you deserve.
What does it mean to be wrongfully dismissed?
A wrongful dismissal occurs when a London employee is terminated without proper notice or fair severance pay.
Even though employers can dismiss non-unionized employees without cause, they must provide reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice. How much that is worth depends on your age, position, years of service, and how long it might take to find similar work.
Our wrongful dismissal lawyers know how to evaluate these factors and can quickly determine whether your severance reflects your true entitlement. If your employer alleges “just cause” to avoid paying severance, only the most serious misconduct meets that legal standard. We’ll review the evidence and ensure your rights are protected.
If you have been wrongfully terminated in London, what are your options?
No matter what type of London employer you worked for, the same rule applies: your severance must be fair and complete. Too often, employers overlook commissions, benefits, or other earned compensation.
Before signing anything, speak with a wrongful dismissal lawyer from our team. We’ll review your termination documents, explain how statutory minimums, and common law applies to your specific situation, to make sure your package accounts for everything you’ve earned. If your employer is denying severance altogether, we’ll determine whether that decision is legally defensible and help you pursue what you’re owed.
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How can the Whitten & Lublin wrongful
dismissal lawyers serving London help you?
Our lawyers have represented thousands of dismissed employees across Ontario, including many right here in London. We’ve earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employment and Labour Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for our record of results and practical, client-focused representation.
At Whitten & Lublin, our wrongful dismissal lawyers serving London help employees understand their legal rights and evaluate their severance packages.We understand that for many London residents, a job loss can upend their identity, stability, and family obligations. We’re here to provide you with clear legal assistance and strong advocacy. When employers believe they hold all the cards, we’ll show them otherwise.
Yes. Employers in London, just like elsewhere in Ontario, can terminate employees without cause, but they can’t do it without meeting their legal obligations. You must receive reasonable notice or severance pay, reflecting your length of service, and the potential realities of finding new work.
Many employers offer initial severance packages that don’t fully meet legal standards. Don’t feel pressured to sign immediately. Our wrongful dismissal lawyers serving London can evaluate your offer and ensure it accounts for your age, role, and job prospects.
Often, yes. Most termination letters include a clause asking you to release your employer from future legal claims. Once signed, that release can prevent you from pursuing additional compensation later.
London employees can feel rushed into signing severance packages under implied pressure. You have every right to review the offer first. Our team will carefully examine your agreement, explain what you’re giving up, and help you decide whether to accept, renegotiate, or decline it.
The limitation period is generally two years from the date of termination, but waiting isn’t in your best interest. The sooner you act, the stronger your position. Memories fade, records change, and employers move on quickly.
Job markets can be competitive, and understanding your financial rights early helps you plan your next step with confidence. Even if you’re unsure whether your dismissal was wrongful, an early consultation can clarify your options and strengthen your leverage.
If you were terminated without proper notice or fair severance, you may be entitled to much more than your employer initially offered. Compensation typically includes the salary you would have earned during a proper notice period, plus the value of lost benefits, bonuses, commissions, or vacation pay.
Every situation is unique. A fair settlement should reflect your position, years of service, salary, age and potentially how long it may realistically take to find comparable employment. Our wrongful dismissal lawyers will ensure your final compensation reflects the full measure of what you’re owed.
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