I was dismissed without cause, the originally told me I would not receive any notice pay. They are now changing their mind and giving me 2 weeks in lieu, but are dancing around severance pay. I was with the company non-continuously for 5 years. I was also fired a week before Christmas for no good reason, and I feel I've had a target on my back since standing up to talk about management harassment of employees. Can I also receive severance and common law pay?

My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. Given that you were employed for 5 years, you are likely entitled to at least 6 months’ severance pay, and possibly more depending on your age, position, and the nature/duration of the gaps in employment. Please visit the severance calculator http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/ to determine your severance entitlements. Further, please contact me at david.vaughan@stlawyers.ca to discuss the matter in more detail and determine how we can assist you obtain a fair severance package.