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I was let go from my job because the company I worked for decided they were going in another direction. I find out the they are perusing the same direction prior to my release.

i was terminated from my job without any reason

I have worked as a full time contract employee for about 63 months and was handed a letter which stated " After carefully reviewing your overall suitability, we have decided to end your contract employment... effective immediately". The letter goes on to say, "You will be provided with a payment of $9143.43 which represents your entitlement to termination and severance pay". My employment has been in good standing until recent months when I reported a co-worker's misconduct and seemingly placed a target on myself. Since that time I was disciplined twice, once for unacceptable quality of work and second for an excessive break time. Is the severance amount sufficient? Is there any further action I can take to increase my compensation?

What I am entitle to if I was dismiss without cause

In May of 2015 I was given a warning about my tardiness (long breaks, long lunches and arriving late to work). They mentioned that if I dont show immediate improvement then it could lead to corrective actions which could include the termination of my employment. From May to November I improved dramatically until December. In December I was taking longer breaks and longer lunches as I had to make important phone calls due to personal reasons. On December 3rd i was 1hr30min late for work and on the 24th I was 2 hrs late for work. My normal work schedule is 12pm-8pm. However, my schedule was changed and was required to start work at 8am. The reason I gave them was that I had fallen asleep before I could setup my alarm clock. These lateness on the 24th is what made them check how my breaks and lunches were for the month of December. They said i was being Tardy again so they fired me. I told them the reason for my long breaks and lunches were because I had to make phone calls and that I would be getting back on track in January. But they still fired me. I feel that because i showed major improvement that they should've although given me a chance in January to see if I do get back on track or maybe a suspension. I dont think I deserved to be fired. Plus if I showed up on time on the 24th then all of this wouldn't have happened and I would still be employed. Ive been employed with them for 8 years and 11 months abd was someone who caused any troubles with other employees. Is this a case of wronful dismissal? Should I fight for some type of severance pay? Your help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.