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Hi,
I was hired to work for a Corporation that employees up 50 people and its estimated network is 240million CAD. I had recently learned, that they have multiple harrasment cases from former employees, which a few have been paid off over the past 3months.
I was let go 8days AFTER my probation (3months) period without cause. When I asked why.... they made up some excuse about client redo (which is a flat out lie) even though I never received any written warnings. The clients loved my work, i up sold services and was receiving client referalls. My clients were extremely satisfied. The manager then proceeds to try to make me sign a Non-Discolsure Agreement along with a severence package offered (which they legally have to anyways).
The Manager is an agressive, bully and 2 people who had been with the company, amd were top earners quit in the past 3weeks . 1 was also bullied by another Manager (which I have documented proof of times stamps/date/situation and even picture proof). Being also a visible minority.... 3/4 of the stylist made lots of racially inappropriate statement about black and asian people, infront of my manager and other staff.
The stress of working there, being afraid of losing my job the entire time, has really taking a toll on me mentally, ontop of being wrongfully dismissed without cause.
Do I have a case and if so.... how do I proceed? I was fired yesterday.
(theres alot more to this story dont Id rather not get into full detail with, on such a open form)
Thank you for writing to us. From what you have provided it is clear that you were wrongfully dismissed and you are entitled to severance. To get a sense of what you are owed I would encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). In addition to severance, you may be entitled to human rights damages for the very inappropriate comments about race which were made in the workplace. I would strongly encourage you to contact us and set up a consultation with one of our employment lawyers who will fully explore your legal options with you.