Wrongful Dismissal
Employees who are dismissed from their jobs are usually entitled to severance pay
Losing your job is rarely simple, especially in a city like Mississauga where corporate offices, manufacturing plants, and service industries all operate under tight margins. Employers are legally required to provide dismissed employees with a proper severance package, yet offers can fall short. Too often, employees sign before they’ve had time to understand what they’re giving up.
At Whitten & Lublin, our wrongful dismissal lawyers serving Mississauga help employees look past the confusion and pressure that follow a termination. We’ll tell you what your severance should look like and how to move forward.
What does it mean to be wrongfully dismissed?
A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee is let go without proper notice or without fair severance pay. In Mississauga, where many people work in non-unionized environments, employers are allowed to terminate without cause, but only if they provide proper notice or pay in lieu of it.
The amount depends on who you are and what you do. Your age, years of service, position, and how long it might take to find similar work all factor into your entitlement. Our wrongful dismissal lawyers know how to measure those variables and calculate what’s fair.
Sometimes, employers use “just cause” to avoid paying terminated employees fair severance, however, there is a high standard of proof required, as only serious misconduct qualifies. If you have been denied proper notice or fair severance and your former employer has claimed that they have “just cause” for your termination, we’ll examine what happened, test whether that claim stands up, and ensure your rights are properly defended.
If you have been wrongfully terminated in Mississauga, what are your options?
Whether you worked for a logistics company near Pearson, a tech firm downtown, or a small family business in Clarkson, the law doesn’t change: you’re entitled to proper severance. Employers often miss parts of a compensation package (bonuses, commissions, benefits) that make a meaningful difference to what you’re owed.
If you’ve received a severance letter, don’t sign until you’ve had it reviewed. We’ll go through it line by line, explain what the law provides under both the Employment Standards Act and common law, and determine where your employer’s offer falls short.
If they’ve withheld severance altogether, we’ll test that decision against the law and, if necessary, challenge it.
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How can the Whitten & Lublin wrongful dismissal
lawyers serving Mississauga help you?
Our wrongful dismissal lawyers serving Mississauga understand what’s at stake. For most people, a job loss isn’t just about income. It can undermine their stability and reputation. Our role is to bring order to the uncertainty, to help you see your position clearly and respond strategically.
Our experienced employment lawyers have represented thousands of employees across Ontario, including many in Mississauga and throughout the GTA. We’ve been recognized among Canada’s Top Employment and Labour Law Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for our results and our grounded, practical approach.
When your employer believes the terms are set, we’ll remind them that the law decides what’s fair, not company whims.
Yes. Employers in Mississauga can end employment without cause, but only if they provide proper notice or pay in lieu. What’s considered “reasonable” depends on your length of service and your ability to find similar work in the current job market.
Many employers, especially larger ones, offer standard severance packages that fail to reflect the realities of your situation. Don’t feel rushed to accept. Our wrongful dismissal lawyers will tell you exactly what you’re entitled to and make sure your employer meets that obligation.
When you’re handed a termination letter or severance package, it may include a clause that asks you to sign away your right to take legal action. What many employees don’t realize is that depending on the terms, the act of signing may prevent you from later challenging the fairness of that termination. That’s why timing and understanding are so important.
The moment right after a dismissal can feel overwhelming. You may be tempted to just sign and move on. But even if your employer insists the offer is generous or time-sensitive, you are under no legal obligation to accept it without reviewing it first. In fact, that’s where we often find opportunities.
At Whitten & Lublin, we carefully examine the fine print, assess whether the compensation offered reflects your true legal entitlements, and help you decide whether it’s in your best interest to accept, revise, or reject it altogether.
You have up to two years from the date of termination to bring a wrongful dismissal claim. That said, time isn’t your ally. Acting early keeps the details fresh and gives you more control over your options.
The sooner you know where you stand, the more leverage you have to resolve the matter on your terms, when dealing with a Mississauga employer. Even if you’re uncertain whether your dismissal qualifies, a short consultation can make your next step clear.
If you were terminated without proper notice or appropriate severance, you may be entitled to considerably more than what your employer offered. Compensation can include your base salary during the reasonable notice period under common law, along with the value of benefits, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay.
At Whitten & Lublin, every case is personal. A fair settlement should reflect your position, your tenure, age, compensation and potentially how long it may realistically take to find a comparable job. Our lawyers take the time to calculate that number accurately and make sure you receive it.
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