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I worked part-time as a paid chorister in a local church choir and was recently fired for sexual misconduct. There's a part in the service where people greet each other. I usually would shake hands with the guys and give hugs to the ladies in the choir because I felt there was a sense of comraderie. But, I was called by the church organist on a Saturday morning in mid-March to say my employment was severed immediately. I asked why and she said "you should know." Well, if I knew then I wouldn't ask. She said to call one of the church wardens and they would explain because it turns out she was too uncomfortable about talking about it. Well, if the organist won't talk about it, then obviously I could never be told earlier that some women were bothered by my hugs. The end result that got me fired is I made a cute joke to one of the female choristers and it was complained because it was viewed as inappropriate. Because of the season starting to close it's almost impossible to find regular church choir jobs until the summer/fall when churches may advertise. I wanted to give you a true background on exactly what happened My question is, can I sue for wrongful dismissal and defamation of character? A few people in both the choir and even congregation no longer speak to me. I may have erred with the joke but I was never told that the hugs were offensive to anyone. I know this wasn't a serious firing because I didn't cause any physical or mental harm to anyone. But I have been very hurt by this and honestly don't think I was fairly fired. Had this organist had the guts to talk to me in private way earlier then I'd have fixed my issues

Hello. I need your help. I was dismissed from my job as a Nursing Instructor on Aug 6 2015. They gave no reason. I asked why I was being dismissed and she said"we don't have to give you a reason, we are going in a new direction. I had worked there in that capacity for 2.5 years at a wage of $36/ hour. She gave me a letter that referred to my contract which stated I was entitled to 3 days pay in leui of notice. I did not sign anything. I went to the labour relations board and filed a complaint and recovered from the employer two weeks severence and vacation pay for the 2.5 years. I never had any repremants at all, verbal or written. Yearly evaluations were done by the employer and both mine showed "satisfactory" and in some areas, above satisfactory. I am 55 years old, have been applying for work continually since the dismissal, I have all my emails to show all the applications I have made, well over 50 and counting. I was also in a Supervisor capacity for my nursing students during their practicum. I saw a lawyer after my dismissal, he told me I have very strong case, however he wanted a retainer of $750.00 and I, being just dismissed, did not have that kind of money,and I still dont. I am considering, because I'm running g out if time to file, filing my own claim through the courts. I would rather have a lawyer but I don't have the retainer money. Do all lawyers want a retainer? I can't afford another consultation either, that cost me $325.00. Any advise or referral you can provide would really help me. Thank you very much. Tara

Hello could you tell me in BC what length of time I have after termination to file a claim in court please

I have worked for an insurance brokerage for 21 yrs at which time in Sept 2015 the brokerage was sold to another firm as the owner retired. At the time of our purchase the new owners reassured us that nothing would change. I have an employment contract that has been in effect since Feb 22, 1999. On a separate occasion I was reassured again that they would honor the terms of my contract. Now they want to tie me into a new contract which is totally not acceptable. What are my options? Do I have to sign this contract? What can they do if I do not agree to the terms of the new contract?

I was originally hired on at $40,000 for recruitment aqusition position. Been there for 2 weeks. Just been advised that pay is going to get cut to $14/hr. signed a contract of employment for $40,000. Advised that they've re-evaluated and $14/hr is all they could do and to pretty much take it or leave it.