Proving Wrongful Dismissal Ontario

Summary

To prove wrongful dismissal in Ontario, demonstrate dismissal without cause, lack of adequate notice, and non-compliance with your employment contract. For severance pay, review your contract and the Employment Standards Act (ESA) for entitlements. Employees with 5+ years of service may qualify for severance if the employers payroll exceeds $2.5 million. Consider filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour or seeking legal counsel for further assistance.

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can you help me find out how to get my ex employer to pay me severance. i was terminated without cause
To pursue your severance pay in Ontario, consider the following steps:
- Review your employment contract for severance clauses.
- Refer to Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) for minimum severance entitlements.
- Contact the Ministry of Labour for assistance with claims.
Do you need further details on filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour?
i worked full time and integrity tool and mold in ontario for 4 years.i never got a single raise and was fired without cause and without any notice, right before my first child was born. they payed me * weeks pay in lou of notice, but did not give me any severance and did not give me any reason as to why i was fired. can i sue for severance pay, or wrongful dismissal?
You may have a strong case for both wrongful dismissal and severance pay.
- Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) provides minimum notice or pay in lieu of notice.
- Employees with * or more years of service may be entitled to severance pay if the employer's payroll exceeds $*.* million.
Would you like information on how to file a claim with the Ministry of Labour or seek legal counsel?