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