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I was working for a media firm that was paying myself commission based salary. I would be paid monthly as per agreed upon however my former employer started to not pay on time. Over the course of the year I was unfairly treated and when I was forced to confront my employer on default payments VIA bounced cheques I was let go. My wife has also been pregnant during this time and it has put a major financial strain on out bills. I was made promises of payment in FULL by dates which came and went. I did not receive FULL compensation as to what I was owed for work. I strongly believe my former employer let me go without justification, cause or legitimate reasons other then not being able to pay on time, in full or in confidence. I am still owed for the months of July-September and have not received my full compensation. I have also noticed that my work has been profited on after my exit which I have not been compensated for either. I have also witnessed other employees who were hired be unfairly compensated or openly mislead and was told or forced to "play along". I am not sure what to do. I did not have any vacation pay, health benefits, health and safety access, HR access resources. I feel taken advantage of. What are my options?

Thanks for your question. You have been wrongfully dismissed and you are entitled to severance. I would encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). As well, you are entitled to all commissions/wages that remain unpaid. I would strongly encourage you to call us and set up a free and confidential consultation with one of our employment lawyers.
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