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My responsilities have been assigned to other employees to save company money. Does this qualify as wrongful dismissal? I have never received notice of any wrongdoing in the 6 y with the company -only excellent job appraisals and performance awards

I have worked for a company for 14 years and I would like to know if my severance amount is correct and I would like to know if I get lieu notice as well.thank you

Can a company fire an employee when they have recognized a problem, proceeded to inform the employer, and then on his own accord sought out the help required, was diagnosed with a medical condition, and was then let go shortly after treatment had started?

I made a huge mistake at my job a year ago, right around the time that my Dad passed away and my Mom started chemo for two types of cancer. It's the only mistake I've made and I spent the last 8 months correcting it. Yesterday, I was terminated "with cause". I have never been given any kind of warning, either verbally or written. Do I have a case for wrongful dismissal?

My wife has been diagnosed with cancer. I commute 50 km to work. I've been passed over for a transfer closer to my house multiple times. I've given a certificate for family care and been denied days off. I am the highest in seniority on my shift with almost 7 years. What are my legal options?