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I worked for 35 years. I am 57. I got a severance package. How do i know if it is fair?

Is it wrongful dismissal for taking a cloth shopping bag home, but returned it when asked but fired and no severance?

Is it illegal to fire me, the same week I told my boss that my wife is pregnant and I would be the one taking maternity leave? If so, what am I entitled to? Do I decline the severance pay they first present me?

I was a victim of abuse, harassment and discrimination in the workplace by my direct supervisor. I challenged the abusive supervisor but had no support from the superintendent either. I informed my Union representative but the abuse continued. As a result, I wrote to higher officials of the Organization in hope of getting some help. Higher Officials stated there was no such abuse, harassment or discrimination that took place. The same day I got the communication from higber officials, the same day I also got a letter of termination from the company. The letter of termination cites poor performance and unreliable. Shocking! I have only been with the company for just over 2 months as a temporary employee and I have never been interviewed nor disciplined for anything. I know I am good employee and job performance has never been an issue for me. For the record, the company is a crown corporation and I feel abused, harassed and discriminated against as a black woman. Thank You, I challenged the a u

Gentlemen, I was approached while working and entices to join the company i'm at now. I've been here for 5 months now. I'm the Financial Controller My employment contact states that I have to give 8 weeks notice. When I joined the company I knew I would have to do basic processing type work until they upgraded their systems. now 5 months later there is no effort or willingness to upgrade and I'm left doing this processing that I feel I'm overqualified and over paid to do. The owner of the business is concerned I'm not able to do the more senior work, I have explained to him that the day-to-day processing needs to get done as the daily priority. Two questions come to mind: 1. If I find another position elsewhere, can I argue Constructive dismissal? 2. If I find another position, what are the repercussions if I only give 2 weeks notice and not the full 8 weeks? I look forward to hearing from you regards Howard