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I just returned from maternity leave and on the Friday of my first week back was given verbal notice that I was being terminated. I received a termination letter without any explanation on the following Tuesday. The letter provided my last day of work (6 weeks from the Friday verbal notice) and 6 weeks severance. Is what they've done legal/lawful? And do I have to work for the six weeks? They are replacing me with an existing employee - the person hired on contract to fill my maternity leave left the Friday before I returned.

I was terminated after refusin urine test did not damage equipment,didnt get hurt.I feel iwas harassed for weeks by 2 shifters.Do i have a wrongful dismissal case? Been eemployed with same company for 26yrs no severence nothing.Thank you

Hi there , I was recently on a contract position from January to end in September , was hoping to et perm . Anyways one morning I called and said I would be a bit late as I had misplace my metropass and my supervisor abruptly said don't bother and hung up . Next thing I get an email from the agency saying my contract is over . I understand it being a contract position may mean it's at their discretion but just wanted to see if I have any options to me .

Myself and a few other coworkers were let go for "breach of code of conduct " for stuff said in a private whatsapp group chat.

Hello and thank you for your time. After being accused in a school newspaper of sexual harassment and threatening violence I found my self at the centre of a months long investigation. Both employees withdrew their complaints but I was terminated last week without preamble. I have been given until tomorrow to sign a severance package for 1 months pay with the caveat that would be unable to pursue any further action against my employer or their affiliates. I was under considerable stress for the entire time the investigation was under way. My GM handed mr my termination papers in the office with two other co-workers present, refused to answer my questions regarding my termination and was cavalier in her conduct. At no time during my employ have I been called in for misconduct of any kind, the investigation, handled by a third party also called into question the behaviour of our GM. She instructed me not to answer any questions about my hiring, which was instigated by her as she had contacted me and ask me apply for the job which prior to then I knew nothing about. I feel that I am being pressured into a decision that requires more time to make with the threat of losing any benefit if I don't comply. I realize that time is short and thank you for any assistance you can offer.