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An employment lawyer Edmonton workers can call before they sign a termination letter.
Losing a job is stressful, and the paperwork arrives fast. An employment lawyer Edmonton workers can call early reviews the letter, explains what you may be owed and what not to sign.
Gupta Law Services acts for employees dismissed or pushed out of their jobs, and advises employers on terminations and contracts. We deal with wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance packages and employment agreements.
Many termination offers can be improved, but only if you ask before you sign.
Choose the issue closest to your situation.
Termination without notice, and constructive dismissal.
Review and negotiation of termination offers.
You may be owed more than the employer offered.
Large changes to pay or duties can amount to constructive dismissal.
Do not sign until you have it reviewed.
Get advice before terminating or drafting contracts.
Two layers apply: the Employment Standards Code and the common law.
The Employment Standards Code sets minimum rules for notice or pay in lieu of notice when an employer ends employment without cause, based on length of service. After the first 90 days, the minimum starts at one week and rises with service, up to eight weeks for ten or more years.
Beyond the minimum, the common law can entitle a dismissed employee to reasonable notice, often much more than the statute requires. Courts consider age, length of service, the character of the job and the availability of similar work. There is no simple formula.
An employer can end employment for just cause only in limited cases, and the bar is high. Employment contracts with termination clauses are closely examined, and a poorly drafted clause may not be enforceable.
The general deadline to sue is two years. Claims of up to $100,000 can go to the Court of Justice. See our wrongful dismissal and severance package pages.
Gupta Law Services is led by Gagandeep Gupta, Barrister and Solicitor, with more than 25 years of international legal experience. We help newcomers who may be unsure of their rights at work.
We aim to resolve disputes without a trial where we can.
You will understand your position.
Termination offers often have deadlines.
We tell you if an offer is fair.
We discuss cost at the start.
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What Edmonton workers ask about termination. Our employment lawyer Edmonton team answers them below.
At minimum, the notice or pay in lieu set by the Employment Standards Code. The common law may give you more.
Yes, if the employer gives proper notice or pay in lieu. Dismissal without proper notice can lead to a claim.
When an employer makes a major unilateral change to your job that a reasonable person would see as ending the contract.
Not before getting advice. Once you sign, you usually cannot claim more.
Generally two years.
Call +1 825-888-1848 or request a consultation online. We are at 8104 160 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 3J8. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Bring the termination letter and your contract. Contact our employment lawyer Edmonton team today.
8104 160 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 3J8
Call +1 825-888-1848 to book a time.
