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Wrongful dismissal case was settled prior to arbitration date. Paperwork signed nearly 3 weeks ago and told “check is in the mail” via registered mail. Nothing received and no tracking number given despite my requests. What are legal timeline/deadlines? Should interest accrue? What do I do now?

I worked for a company for 20 years and they just terminated my employment citing just cause for harrasement. I was offered 32 weeks severance and was asked to sign a release. Should I seek counsel or is this considered a fair settlement? I am 53 years old and will not be able to find a job paying the same or close to the same amount.

Injured myself before Christmas break on the jjob, went away for Christmas came back to cut hours then aggravated my shoulder again, took a day off and was laid off the very next day.

I got dismissed during my probationary period because I took a personal emergency day which is supposed to be job protected. My letter of termination said I was not meeting their standards though I was not given warnings.

Are you aloud to be fired for substance abuse