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Hi,I worked for about 4 months. 40hrs.weekly as a full time employee. I am very good at the job.I was fired,with a reason that the company is downsizing, downgrading.I was asked to sign a termination document.I did not. They under pay me for overtime,I refused unsafe work,I brought these matters to management and I was fired.
Hi Novelette,
Thank you for your question.
It seems as though you have been terminated on a "without cause" basis, due to company restructure. You are owed notice or pay in lieu of notice of at least 1 week. Depending on the wording of any contract you signed, you may be owed more.
It also seems that you may have been terminated in part due to your refusal to engage in unsafe work conditions. This could mean that the employer is exposed to additional damages for bad faith.
I would not sign any document until the matter has been reviewed by a lawyer.
I recommend that you contact our firm to book a consultation. From there we can gather more information from you and be in a better position to fully advise you as to your rights and entitlements.
Thank you for your question.
It seems as though you have been terminated on a "without cause" basis, due to company restructure. You are owed notice or pay in lieu of notice of at least 1 week. Depending on the wording of any contract you signed, you may be owed more.
It also seems that you may have been terminated in part due to your refusal to engage in unsafe work conditions. This could mean that the employer is exposed to additional damages for bad faith.
I would not sign any document until the matter has been reviewed by a lawyer.
I recommend that you contact our firm to book a consultation. From there we can gather more information from you and be in a better position to fully advise you as to your rights and entitlements.