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Aug 17, 2016 · View Phone Number. Message View Profile. Posted on Aug 17, 2016. "Dismissed without prejudice" means that the matter can be brought again. It sounds as though the dismissal was similar to what in NY might be called "failure to prosecute." You should try again to reach out to your attorney. Good luck to you.
- You should immediately hire an attorney and have him check timelines to see if it is possible to re-open the case. There is only a certain amount o...
- CAll your lawyer asap and let them know what you now know and demand answers.
- "Dismissed without prejudice" means that the matter can be brought again. It sounds as though the dismissal was similar to what in NY might be call...
Technically, your employer can dismiss you at any time and for any reason. Or for no reason. However, just because an employer has the right to make hiring and firing decisions to suit its organizational needs does not mean it can simply ignore the law. Yes, you can be fired without a reason but you must be given proper notice or pay in lieu of ...
28 frequently asked questions from employees that have been wrongfully terminated in Ontario and answers from an employment lawyer . 1. " What is the difference between termination with cause, without cause, and wrongful termination in Ontario?" Termination "with cause" means an employer has grounds to dismiss an employee, typically due to ...
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If you are an employer and choose to terminate the employment of an employee, you must: provide the employee with a minimum of 2 weeks’ written notice. For an employee who has completed at least 3 years of service, the minimum notice requirement is equivalent to 1 week per completed year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 weeks of notice, or pay the employee their regular wages in lieu of notice A combination of notice and wages in lieu of notice is permitted. Notice of termination of employment or pay in lieu of notice is not required if the employee: has not completed 3 consecutive months of continuous employment terminates their own employment is dismissed for just cause is on a temporary lay-off that does not constitute a termination of employment has signed an employment contract that provides a specific end date and that the work ends on that specified date Employers are also required to provide a statement of benefits to any employee whose employment is terminated, that details their: wages vacation pay severance pay, and any other benefits and pay arising from their employment The Statement of Benefits template (LAB1214), outlines the information that employers will be required to provide to employees on termination. The Statement of Benefits template (LAB1214) is an optional tool to assist employers in applying these provisions. As such, its use is not mandatory to satisfy the requirements under the Code. Employers may fulfill this obligation by means of another document, or a combination of documents, containing the required information. If the employee has completed 12 consecutive months of continuous employment, you must also provide the employee with severance pay.
Progressive discipline
As an employer, if you have concerns with an employee’s work performance, you should apply “progressive discipline” to clarify objectives and outline how the employee can improve performance. For more information and guidance, please consult the progressive discipline page.
Employee terminating employment
As an employee, the Canada Labour Code does not require you to provide notice of termination to your employer. However, if you have signed an employment contract, it may contain requirements for you to do so.
As an employer, you may decide to lay off an employee from work for a short term with the intention to recall the employee back to work. This is called a temporary lay-off and it can happen for reasons such as a lack of work.
Examples of lay-offs that do not constitute a termination of employment are:
•when a lay-off is a result of a strike or lockout
•when the duration of the lay-off is 3 months or less
•when the duration of the lay-off is for more than 3 months but not more than 12 months, and the employee maintains recall rights under a collective agreement
The full list of lay-offs that do not constitute a termination of employment can be found in the Canada Labour Standards Regulations.
Employer obligations
As an employer, if you terminate the employment of an employee, you must provide the employee who has completed at least 12 consecutive months of continuous employment with severance pay. Employees, who have 12 consecutive months of employment, that were subject to a lay-off or dismissal (due to lack of work or the end of a work function) that resulted in a termination of employment, are entitled to severance pay. Severance pay is the greater of the following: 2 days wages, at the employee’s regular rate of wages, for each full year that an employee has worked for an employer before they were terminated, or 5 days wages at the employee’s regular rate of wages In addition, you must provide a notice of termination or a pay in lieu of notice.
Exceptions
As an employer, you are required to pay severance pay in instances of individual and group termination of employment. Severance pay is not required when: the employee’s lay-off does not result in a termination of employment the employee’s employment contract contains an end date and the contract ends the employee is dismissed for just cause, or the employee terminates their own employment
Part III of the Canada Labour Code prohibits the unjust dismissal of employees who:
•have completed at least 12 months of continuous employment with the same employer, and
•who are not covered by a collective agreement
Federally regulated employers found to have unjustly dismissed their employees may be ordered to reinstate and/or compensate the affected employees.
Affected employees who believe they have been unjustly dismissed can file an unjust dismissal complaint with the Labour Program.
For more information, please consult the eligibility and timelines requirements.
For more information, contact the Labour Program.
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Jun 24, 2021 · An employer has the right to terminate an employee’s employment without cause at any time and for any legal reason. All the employer has to do is provide the employee with reasonable notice of dismissal or pay in lieu of notice of dismissal. For example, an employer could terminate the employment of an employee even if the employee is a good ...
Aug 25, 2017 · A recent court decision in Ontario reminds us of the significant implications when communications are characterized as having been made "without prejudice". Such communications are generally precluded from being disclosed or referred to in any subsequent court proceedings. In contrast, no disclosure restrictions are imposed on communications falling outside the without prejudice classification ...
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Nov 1, 2023 · But, the reason behind your dismissal – whether it’s ‘for cause’ or ‘without cause’ – makes a big difference. What does termination for cause mean? If you’re fired ‘for cause’, it means your employer had a strong reason, like serious rule-breaking or misconduct. It doesn’t necessarily apply to situations like being late ...
