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I was fired from my position as part time cashier. They are claiming that I palmed a certain amount of money. My till was short a different amount.I was not charged by the police. I did not receive my vacation pay or 2 weeks severance pay. Just want this off my record. How do I do this? I do not steal.

I was let go from my Marketing Specialist job for failing to have the proper skills needed for the position. However, they changed my job to cover that of the Marketing Director whom had just left a month before. They've offered me two weeks severance pay as required by law to do so ( I had worked there just over a year). Then also offered an additional two weeks if I sign something saying that I won't appeal the decision, etc. My question is this - do I have a wrongful dismissal case and is it worth the time and effort to fight for a wrongful dismissal or should I just cut my losses and sign the agreement? Thank you in advance for your time and response. Amanda Bickle

I was fired from a bartending job because on my last shift a man was stabbed right in front of me and because I served the man (he was not intoxicated) they want to let me go to make the bar seem like they have done something to better the situation. My co-workers were all aware of my job termination before I was notified. I walked into work today to get my schedule and alas, I was not on it. My manager had told everyone in the work place about it yet did not inform me. I have ben with this job for 2 years and I rely on this income to support myself. My manager has still yet to call me and inform me that my job has been affected. Is there a way I can collect severance for the loss of income and the breach of confidentiality? please tell me my options, Thank you for your time.. Melissa

I was let go from my employer and told it was due to budget cuts.Two days later they have posted an employment ad up for a position that has the same duties as mine did. Does this count for grounds of wrongful dismissal?

I have worked with my company for 24 years (14 years full time and the last 10 years as a permanent part time employee). I am 3rd in line of seniority in my office. My supervisor just informed me that 2 other part time employees, in our office, were offered full time contracts which would give them seniority over me which means they could take my regular scheduled shifts and leave me with nothing. Both of these employees have been with the company less than a year and a half. What are my options.