Summary
If you believe your termination was unjust, you may have a case under Quebec labor laws. You are entitled to notice of termination or pay in lieu, unpaid vacation pay, and severance if stipulated in your contract. For 5+ years of service, you should receive 8 weeks notice. If your employer disagrees, remind them of the Quebec Labour Standards Act and consult a lawyer if the issue persists.Full Conversation
if I say that to my meeting with HR and they say we are doing it
I'm sorry, but your situation isn't clear. Are you having a dispute with your HR department? Could you please provide more details so I can provide relevant legal information?
Layoff I'm unjust terminated afer 6 years working in Mitacs and the comany as well hired another person not long my lay off week a go sam skills as mine. I'm havin meeting afer a exchange of emails to nagotiate new severance deal, Qustion is if I say this
I understand that you feel unjustly terminated. In Quebec, an employer must have just cause to terminate without notice. If you believe your termination was unjust, you may have a case. Could you clarify what you want to say in your meeting with HR?
one of the points covers Ensuring Fair Treatment and Compensation: so I want to say this: Under Quebec labor laws, I am entitled to fair treatment and compensation. Therefore, I want to ensure that the severance package offered to me aligns with legal requirements and reflects my contributions and entitlements as an employee., Hovwer they can say that they do give me that
It sounds like you are preparing for a negotiation meeting with HR. In Quebec, you are entitled to:
- Notice of termination or pay in lieu, based on your length of service.
- Any unpaid vacation pay.
- Severance if stipulated in your contract.
You can mention these points to ensure fair compensation.
So firs they givinimin a notis of dtermination * weeks should be * also extra * weeks however I think this is not adicate I need to know how to replay if they disagree of the obeve statmen I made
If they disagree, you can remind them about the Quebec Labour Standards Act, which states:
- You're entitled to * weeks' notice for *+ years of service.
- Severance should align with your contract or your contributions and entitlements.
Ensure to consult a lawyer if the issue persists.