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I was terminated for reading a article at work about Donald Trump, I live in Canada, the article was about how he supported Alabama states open carry law. I was reading it on my lunch with my coworkers and I was overheard and somebody thought I was going to bring a firearm to work. When I was taken to HR to ask about the insistent I admitted the truth that I was reading an article and how it may have been inappropriate. They asked me to leave the premise and I did and two days later I received a letter from registered mail that I have been let go. After some time had passed I was trying to apply for unemployment and while I was talking to the worker, they told me that the reason I was terminated was because I threaten to harm another co-worker. Which I never did. I warned them that the blade was sharp and they shouldn't hold onto it that way otherwise they'll cut themselves, she misinterpreted what I said and took it out of context. She went to HR saying that I threaten to hurt her which I would NEVER do to anybody. That is the reason that HR gave to the government employment office as to why I got terminated. Not because of the article. I never knew about the offical reason until I was asked about it on the phone from the government office. It was never brought up in the meeting at HR.

My son was just terminated from his Job, he was caught not working on camera for close to 3 hours. Then the company checked the cameras of days before and found he was doing it regularly. He is a janitor and he try's to finish his duties so he could relaxes. This was his only offence other employees have 3 steps with warnings before dismissal. They gave him termination pay but no longer has a go paying job. Can he fight this and win.

Please help. I've worked as a receptionist / cashier for a local Ford dealership for the past 2 1/2 years. I've had nothing but positive feedback from my employer about my work. I decided some time ago that a $13.50 an hour wage was not life sustaining and with only a High School education I've applied to the Canadian Armed Forces. Wanting to be fair with my employer (and they have been excellent to work for) I told them my plans. I am only in the early stages of applying and still have to write the aptitude test this Thursday. They advertised my position immediately and yesterday told my they have hired my replacement who starts in two weeks. It will take me two weeks to train her. I don't know what their plan is for me after that. I haven't given actual notice as it could be months before I leave or even if I'm accepted. What are my rights to being let go without cause and their obligations to me? Thank you.

Hi, On April 13th I received a letter from my employer stating that my employment status will change from full time to part time, effective December 12th due to operational changes. I have worked in health care in a non-union position for 32 years with a good work record. I called the Employment Standards Board who informed me that I am entitled to severance pay due to constructive dismissal, but I am hoping to confirm whether or not this is accurate information? And if so, what do you estimate my severance to be?I am eligible for retirement in November and I think that my employer is trying to force me into retirement due to my age. Should I pursue a wrongful dismissal or an age discrimination case against them? My preference would be to retire with a severance package for fear of negative backlash from my immediate supervisors/managers for pursuing legal action. Any advice you have is appreciated. Thank you.

I and my wife works with a cleaning comp We are regular workers with benefits. Suddenly, I received a text message from my manager that we must not come to work and stay away from the premises of our work. Is it wrongful dismissal?