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I worked at a company for 10 years, and a new owner came in and I was let go 4 months into employment through the same company. I was fired without severance over a basic misunderstanding that I was able to fix, and openly honed to. When I asked about severance, they told me no because they had grounds to withhold it from me. According to the gov.bc website, "A mistake or error in judgment is usually not enough" for what is considered to be just cause for immediate termination without severance. Do I have a case?

Thank you for your question. My name is Stephen Gillman and I am an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. In answer to your question, yes you absolutely have a case! What you have described is not just cause for dismissal and you are owed severance. I would be happy to provide you with a free and confidential consultation so we can fully discuss. Please email me directly at stephen.gillman@stlawyers.ca so we can arrange for a time to speak.
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