In a previous blog article, we set out the minimum amount non-unionized employees in BC are owed under the BC Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) when their employment ends. It is important to remember that if you have been dismissed from your job, you may be entitled to more than just severance pay as outlined in the ESA. […]
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Rising interest rates, inflation, and media buzz about an impending recession causes anxiety for a lot of employees – and not just those who have been let go. We wrote a piece recently about employers “quiet firing” employees. This is where employers start treating an employee badly with the hope that the employee will walk away from
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Top six things to do if you’ve been fired or laid off In this blog article, we review six things you should do, from a legal perspective, if you’ve been fired or laid off. 1) Don’t sign anything before you talk to a lawyer, but get what you’re owed under employment standards legislation! Before you sign
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If your employer has fired you or laid you off or is breaking the employment contract, don’t let the fear of legal fees stop you from seeing a lawyer! In our experience, 95% of wrongful dismissal matters are settled with the employee receiving a cash settlement during negotiations after a demand letter from a lawyer
What do I do if I’ve been fired or laid off? Have you just lost your job and are wondering what to do next? The steps you take right after you’ve lost your job can have a huge impact on the severance or settlement you wind up getting. In this blog, we go over exactly
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Life can be stressful sometimes, and one of the most stressful events anyone can experience is the loss of a job. When people get laid off they can be overwhelmed by financial worries, anxiety about job searches and interviews, or even how to break the news to their loved ones. Still, optimism can be a
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