Add Comment Question: I was working at a Marine as a labourer/mechanics assistant for my third season, i was fired because my supervisor asked me to torque a wheel on a trailer on the Friday before the may 24 weekend, and the opposite wheel fell off on the weekend when the customer came to pick up his boat, I was fired the following Tuesday when I returned to work,. I didn't get paid for my holiday Monday, nor did they give me a written or verbal warning about termination. My supervisor and boss were also placing bets whether I was doing something right, and they thought it was hilarious. I felt belittled. I was fortunate enough to find another job working construction a week later. Am I entitled to severance pay? And should I file a claim to the ministry of labour? Answer: Thanks for your question and Happy Thanksgiving! You are entitled to severance. I would strongly suggest that you visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). Please note, your severance entitlements will be reduced by the income you are now receiving from your current employment. At this point, I would not suggest filing a claim with the Ministry as they can only assist with recovering your entitlements under the Employment Standards Act. Further, once you file a claim with the Ministry you no longer have the ability to file a claim with the Court for your full severance entitlements. I would strongly suggest that you call us and set up a consultation with one of our employment lawyers who will be able to fully assess your matter. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.