Wrongful Dismissal & Constructive Dismissal: Know your Rights

Losing your job can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming—especially if you suspect your termination was unfair or illegal. Many employees accept inadequate severance packages or feel pressured to resign under difficult circumstances, not realizing they may be entitled to significantly more compensation.

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At our firm, we specialize in wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal claims, ensuring employees like you receive the severance, damages, and justice you deserve. Before signing anything, consult with an experienced employment lawyer to protect your rights.

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What is Wrongful Dismissal?

Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer terminates your employment without just cause and fails to provide proper severance or reasonable notice. Employers may attempt to minimize payouts by offering you the legal minimum or falsely claiming they had cause for termination.

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• Termination Without Cause – You were let go but not given adequate severance or notice.

• Termination For Cause – Your employer alleges serious misconduct, like dishonesty or insubordination, but the claim is weak or exaggerated.

• Retaliatory or Discriminatory Dismissal – You were fired after reporting workplace misconduct, filing a complaint, or due to discrimination.

• Most employees are entitled to more than what their employer offers. A wrongful dismissal lawyer will ensure you receive full severance and any additional damages you may be owed.

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What is Constructive Dismissal?

Constructive dismissal occurs when your employer makes fundamental changes to your job or creates a toxic work environment, forcing you to resign. Common examples include:

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• Significant Pay Cuts or Demotion – Your salary is reduced, or your role is changed unfairly.

• Unreasonable Workload or Hours – Sudden changes to your schedule or job duties that make it impossible to continue working.

• Workplace Harassment & Hostility – You are subjected to bullying, discrimination, or unfair treatment that forces you out.

 

Even if you resigned voluntarily, you may still have a strong case for constructive dismissal and severance compensation.

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Maximizing Your Severance & Compensation

Many employees wrongly assume that the amount in their termination letter is final. In reality, you may be entitled to significantly more under common law. Key factors that impact your severance include:

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• Your age and length of service

• Your role, salary, and industry conditions

• How long it may take to find a comparable job

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An experienced employment lawyer can assess your entitlements, challenge unfair terms, and negotiate the best possible outcome. If needed, we are fully prepared to litigate on your behalf to ensure justice is served.

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Common Employer Tactics & How We Help

• They call it a “reorganization” or “downsizing” – This doesn’t mean you’re not owed severance. You still have rights.

• They pressure you to sign a low severance offer – Don’t sign anything before speaking to a lawyer. You may be entitled to much more.

• They claim “just cause” to deny severance – In reality, cause is extremely rare and difficult to prove. We challenge unfair terminations.

• They change your job to push you out – This could be constructive dismissal, and you may have a claim.

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Get the Compensation You Deserve

If you’ve been wrongfully dismissed, pressured to resign, or unfairly treated at work, you don’t have to accept it. Our experienced employment lawyers will fight for your rights, maximize your claim, and get you the severance you’re entitled to.

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