My current job has unreliable hours, and was told that after going back from maternity leave, to pretend to be satisfied working part time even though I'd likely receive closer to full time hours. So I applied for another part time job which requires three weeks of full time training (I am entitled to holidays from my current employer so I could use those). I told him and he apparently told his staff that I'm fired for accepting another part time job. Am I entitled to severance pay? Or payment if he gives me written notice?

Thank you for your question. If you were not returned to your original position that could be a human rights violation and a wrongful dismissal.

You could be entitled to significant compensation by way of severance. An employer can pay part of your severance out as working notice, but if that working notice is inadequate then you may still be entitled to much more.

I would strongly recommend that you contact us for a consultation. To find out how much you may be owed in this situation, please visit http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/.