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I have been off work since December, 2014 due to stress and depression caused by harassment at work. My EI benefits ended yesterday and I was told I could see my doctor and get an extension, however Ithe company wanted to see me and I went in this morning.

When I got there I was told this morning that my employment is terminated because the company is restructuring, which is not true, as there is no restructuring taking place and I had more seniority than the two other employees in my department.

The bullying has been going on for a long time and was addressed in letters to management, with photos of what other employees had posted on the bulletin board. Things seemed OK for a short time, but then my immediate manager decided to support them and became the biggest bully as she strongly dislikes my race and my being married to an older man with whom i have twin boys, who are 2 1/2 years old.
There is no where else in the company to go as I tried writing a confidential letter to her boss and he told everyone about it and supported her. Then he gave the confidential letter to the HR manager who also supports my manager which overwhelmed me and led to my taking stress leave.

I need help right away as I understand I might be able to get an extension of EI for medial leave, but I don't know about the complications of getting pay from my employer....they gave me four weeks. I have been employed for 3 1/2 years

Thank you for your question. As a result of your termination you may be entitled to significant severance and human rights damages. I would strongly encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). I would also encourage you to call us and set up a free and confidential consultation with one of our employment lawyers.
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