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I have been the manger of the electrical dept of a Mechanical Contractor for 7 years. 3 years ago the Ownership Changed. Since then the Owners have gradually been undermining my efforts to bring in new electrical contracts by marking up my bids double what they used to. Further, they have narrowed my potential market share by refusing to prequalify for work where we once did electrical business, as one example. Additionally they have adapted management practices that are petty, bird-doggish and vindictive. It has become a toxic work environment. Additionally while my master electrician license lets them operate as an Electrical Contractor they prevent me from representing them as their prominent electrical representative at the Electrical Contractor's Association as I did under the previous owners. Recently, they tried to cut my salary back by forcing me down to a 4 day work week, which is not allowed by the ESA Master Licensing E -Laws of Ontario. Periodically, on eof the owners harasses me in some way (example-expecting me to change plugs on damaged extension cords rather than me having one of the electricians under my command do that work -they are degrading my role). They do not respect or appreciate myself or the role of my department within the company. Their stranghold on my bid opportunities has been successful to the point where I hav ealmost no electrcal contracts remaining to manage. I think they are looking for a way to terminate me without paying fair severance, I am 61 years old and have nor been able to find a suitable position locally. Do I have reason to resign as a constructive dismssal, or sue for wrongful dismissal if they axe me first?

I was recently terminated. I am going to receive two weeks severance, (I was there 15 months). However, I was made an example of, terminated for simply making a verbal complaint about having to come in on a day off for a meeting that later deemed mandatory. They had stated that I had prior attitude problems with attitude and that was the reason for dismissal. However, there was no prior written or verbal warnings given for my alleged attitude problem. I had no idea what they were talking about. Are there any grounds to take any action for dismissal in bad faith. Could I get more severance in court and could it be worth attempting (financially).

I was employed for 5 weeks at a company. Went to my vehicle to find the washroom key for the work washroom. I couldn't find it. But at that time knocked over a beer ccase in the back that also had a used bong in it. I was unaware that it was in the beer case of somebody I gave a ride home the week before. I had to ask some ladies for their key. They thought I smelled like weed. They told my boss. That was a Friday, my boss talked to me on Monday and said never go out to my vehicle again on ccompany time. The next day the big bosses came and told me that can't have that suspension in the work place so it I just quit nothing will be said. They bullied me into qquitting so I did. I am also a volunteer firefighter. The one boss is also a volunteer and told the township of this event. No proof of me smoking weed. I was parked right in front of a busy road. Today I had my second interview with the township and they released me for suspension of drug use. In 2012 I was given a warning as I was with someone who had week on them. No charges were laid but the police officer told my fire chief. Twice being in wrong spot at the wrong time.

The company I worked for 12 years recently sold to another company. The week before it sold I got a letter with my pay stub stating that as of the date of the sale of the company i would no longer be a employee of the company. I did not want to work for the company the bought where I worked . So I was forced to find another job. After 12 years am I entitled to any severance?

Hi there, good morning. I am in a dillema since I've been reading about wrongful dismisal cases in Ontario to understand if it really worth to contact a lawyer and in regards a case I am involved. Long story short me and other 10 people at least, maybe more, were fired with cause from a big RED telecommunications company recently. Curiously all of us with good seniority (over 5 years or more) and full time employees. All of us for the same or similar reason that makes no sense whatsoever since they bring up this to our attention a year later. Anyhow the thing is we did not receive any severance pay at all not even a penny, nothing, niente, nill, nada! So reading few articles and discussing this difficult situation with my old unemployed colleagues as well as different lawyers, I was told that could be entitled to up to 7 months of severance more or less in the event I hire a lawyer. I am fully aware that although the claim may be for something around $25,000 it'll be lot less in reality. As far as I understood by default, all money paid in a wrongful dismissal claim is income and therefore subject to taxation. I am receiving EI most likely I will have to repay some of those benefits and obviously the most important part legal fees expenses. Assuming a mediation take part positively for me, in your experience what percentage or more or less how much out of the $25,000 I will end up putting in my pocket? Thank you very much. Your help and opinion is truly appreciated.