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I was terminated after advising my employer that I would be filing a complaint for harrassment and discrimination. The employer tried to get me disqualified from EI by making false accusations and stating that I was terminated for just cause. My Union was not present when I was terminated but later advised that they were - first via conference call then they stated they were present over the telephone (not true aat all). I was not given even 1 week's pay. The Union stated that they could not persue my complaint about harrassment or discrimination as I was no longer employed by the company. I have since won my appeal for Employment Insurance, and am now seeking advice about persuing a claim for wrongful dismissal. I was terminated on September 01, 2015, but have not had the time or funds to persue the cclaim. Can you please advise me if there is a time limit involved?? I was working in Regina Saskatchewan. Thank you!!! Oh the Employer stated that I did not mention anything about the discrimination or harrassment until after I was terminated. I have copies of emails sent that show I did infact complain on two separate occasions prior to being termiinated - 1 week before and two days before I was terminated.

You have two years from the date of your termination to file a claim in civil court. However, if you are represented by a union then you cannot pursue an action in court as only the union can represent you against your employer. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation to discuss your unique employment situation.
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