Were you fired, laid off, or handed a severance offer?
Infinity Legal reviews wrongful dismissal and severance situations for employees in Toronto and Ontario, then explains your options in plain language.
Situations we help with
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You were fired
Your employer gave a reason, or gave none. Either way, you can ask whether the way it ended was fair and whether you received what you're owed.
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You were laid off
A layoff or restructuring is still the end of a job. The notice or pay you were given is worth checking.
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You were offered a severance package
Packages often come with a deadline and a document to sign. Once you sign, you may not be able to ask for more.
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You came back from leave and your role was gone
If a leave or a disability played a part, this may also be a human rights matter. We look at both.
What wrongful dismissal means in Ontario
Employers are allowed to end employment. What they generally have to do is give proper notice, or pay in place of notice. If that didn't happen, or the way it ended wasn't fair, it may be a wrongful dismissal.
What you should have received depends on your role, how long you worked there, and what your contract says. There is no single number. A wrongful dismissal lawyer can look at your situation and tell you where you stand.
Before you sign anything
Do you understand what you're being asked to sign?
A deadline from your employer is a reason to slow down. Read the whole document. Keep every letter and email. Ask for more time if you need it.
Severance packages often include a release. That can end your ability to ask for more later. We can read yours and explain what it says in plain language.
What happens when you reach out
You tell us what happened. Start wherever makes sense. We listen first.
We look at what you have. That may include your termination letter, your contract, and any offer. If something is missing, we'll tell you.
We explain your options. In plain language, with what we recommend and why.
You decide what comes next. We help you work out what a fair outcome looks like for you.
We will tell you where you stand. We can't promise a result, and we won't tell you that you have a case until we've looked at the facts.
How fees work
Some wrongful dismissal matters may be handled on a contingency fee, where appropriate. Before you decide anything, we'll explain how fees would work for your situation.
“Sometimes you need someone who knows the law, and sometimes you also need someone who can calmly remind that what’s next may not be a disaster. Kris managed to do both.”
— Brittany C.
Common questions
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Time limits apply, and some can be short. The safest step is to talk to a lawyer soon after your employment ends.
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Not until you understand it. The deadline is your employer's timeline. You can ask a lawyer to review the package first.
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Being fired means your employment ended. Wrongful dismissal means it ended without proper notice or pay in place of notice, or in a way the law doesn't allow. Not every termination is a wrongful dismissal. A review helps answer that.
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It can. A layoff or restructuring is still the end of a job, and what you were owed depends on the details.
