Wrongful Dismissal Litigation

Wrongful dismissal doesn’t mean your employer had no right to let you go. In Ontario, employers can terminate employees without cause. What they cannot do is terminate you without providing reasonable notice — or pay in lieu of that notice.

Examples of wrongful dismissal include:

You were dismissed without cause and offered little or no severance.
Your employer claimed just cause to avoid paying you — but they can’t prove those allegations in Court.
You were pressured to resign in circumstances that amounts to a constructive dismissal.

The difference between what your employer offered and what you’re actually owed can be substantial.

What You Are Entitled To

Ontario law entitles wrongfully dismissed employees to reasonable notice — a period that reflects your age, length of service, the nature of your position, and your ability to find comparable work. This is often far more than your employment contract suggests.

You may also be entitled to:

Continuation of all compensation through the notice period — salary, bonuses, commissions, and benefits.

Damages for bad faith if your employer acted in a high-handed or dishonest way in how they carried out the termination.

Human rights damages if your dismissal was connected to a protected ground — age, disability, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.

Punitive damages in the most serious cases of employer misconduct.

How We Help

Step 1 — Tell us what happened. We listen to the full story: how you were let go, what you were offered, and how your employer treated you through the process.

Step 2 — We assess your claim. We review your employment contract, your termination letter, your compensation history, and the circumstances of your dismissal to determine what you’re genuinely owed.

Step 3 — We pursue it. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to. Most cases resolve without going to court. When they don’t, we are fully prepared to fight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I was wrongfully dismissed?
If you were let go without cause and received less than reasonable notice — or if your employer claimed cause without solid legal grounds — there's a strong chance you have a claim. The best way to know is to get legal advice.
My contract says I'm only entitled to two weeks. Is that final?
Not necessarily. Many termination clauses in employment contracts are unenforceable under Ontario law.
Do I have to go to court?
Most wrongful dismissal claims resolve through negotiation or mediation — without ever stepping into a courtroom. But having trial-ready lawyers on your side changes how the other side negotiates.

Contact Pinto Shekib LLP, Your Toronto Wrongful Dismissal Lawyers

Call 416.901.9984 or email info@pintoshekib.ca for a confidential consultation.