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I was dismissed after 28 yrs with my employer. Reason...restructing. They told me going in a different direction.They hired someone for exact same position. I am 57 yrs old. I was done Sept 28/16. I do have a new job starting Jan 17/17. I was only given 10 weeks severance. Am I entitled to more?

Immediate Termination with cause for alleged drug use, without being tested for drugs, while the employer has a drug and alcohol testing policy, but no substance abuse program or assessment. No alternatives ormodifiedduties no notice or pay in lieu thereof

i was hired at a work place for a position in my trade. it took me 7 months to acquire this job. after 4 months i was prompted to manager and during 10 tumultuous months. i did not receive any training or help to grow into my role. didn't have a job description. my director never said hello, good bye or spoke to me about position. there was lack of management, mentorship, experience for my role for inspiration and didn't lead by example. management didn't allow me to do what i was asked to do for my role, like hire people for my team or set standards up for a work environment to produce great work. i never felt like i fit in and constantly bullied. after the holidays and my last days of vacation days, i was let go. is this considered wrongful dismissal because i was "acceptable" and a great worker before my promotion. i see it as i would still have a job post "manager" title. they say, i didn' have communicate skills for my new role. but they really didn't help me either. i'm 46 and if you factor my age into all this. was i wrongfully dismissed?

I've been employed for 4 years and my boss has decided to extend working hours. Unfortunately, I work another job & am unable to work the new hours. I was given an unltimatum.

Hi there, My husband is an apprentice tool and die maker who was fired this morning, after 5+ years of service, without cause. His boss simply stated he doesn't think he's the right boss for him any longer, said he would provide a good reference and gave him 6 weeks of pay. To my understanding of Ontario law, this would only be the ESa covered reference, correct? Would he also be entitled to the common law right to reasonable notice of dismissal? If so, are there lawyers that handle this at no cost and recoup funds from a won severence package?