If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal - Revision history

Drew Jackson: /* Legal advice */

2023-11-16T23:42:28Z

Legal advice

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:42, 16 November 2023
Line 164:		Line 164:
	:'''People’s Law School'''		:'''People’s Law School'''
	:See more options for free or low-cost legal help.		:See more options for free or low-cost legal help.
	:[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/options-legal-help/~~?utm_source=beagle~~ Visit website]		:[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/options-legal-help/ Visit website]

	{{Dial-A-Law_Navbox\|type=work}}		{{Dial-A-Law_Navbox\|type=work}}
	{{Dial-A-Law Copyright}}		{{Dial-A-Law Copyright}}

Drew Jackson: /* Step 4. Gather relevant documents */

2023-11-16T23:40:36Z

Step 4. Gather relevant documents

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:40, 16 November 2023
Line 101:		Line 101:
	Collect any letters, memos, or emails that help show why you were fired. Locate any documents that show how you asserted your rights as a worker.		Collect any letters, memos, or emails that help show why you were fired. Locate any documents that show how you asserted your rights as a worker.

	Gather any paperwork your employer gave you when you were let go, including your ~~Record~~ of ~~Employment~~.		Gather any paperwork your employer gave you when you were let go, including your record of employment.

	If you’re dealing with serious work-related stress, consider getting medical treatment. Medical records are a very strong form of evidence.		If you’re dealing with serious work-related stress, consider getting medical treatment. Medical records are a very strong form of evidence.

Drew Jackson: /* Work out the problem */

2023-11-16T23:39:35Z

Work out the problem

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:39, 16 November 2023
Line 74:		Line 74:

	==Work out the problem==		==Work out the problem==
	~~===The steps involved===~~
	~~There are steps you can take if you’re fired from your job.<br>~~
	~~'''Step 1.''' Ask your employer why you’ve been fired<br>~~
	~~'''Step 2.''' Apply for benefits<br>~~
	~~'''Step 3.''' Start looking for work<br>~~
	~~'''Step 4.''' Gather relevant documents<br>~~
	~~'''Step 5.''' Consider your legal options~~

	===~~More on each step===~~		===Step 1. Ask your employer why you've been fired===
	~~'''~~Step 1. Ask your employer why you've been fired~~'''<br>~~
	Legally speaking, your employer doesn’t need to give you a reason for firing you — unless you’re fired for just cause. But you should ask anyway.		Legally speaking, your employer doesn’t need to give you a reason for firing you — unless you’re fired for just cause. But you should ask anyway.

	If they do give you a reason, this can help you decide what to do next.		If they do give you a reason, this can help you decide what to do next.

	~~'''~~Step 2. Apply for benefits~~'''<br>~~		===Step 2. Apply for benefits===

	Losing a job can mess up your finances in a hurry. It’s a good idea to apply for employment insurance benefits.		Losing a job can mess up your finances in a hurry. It’s a good idea to apply for employment insurance benefits.

Line 95:		Line 89:
	There are time limits involved, so you should apply right away. [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/employment-insurance-benefits/ See our guidance on applying for EI benefits].		There are time limits involved, so you should apply right away. [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/employment-insurance-benefits/ See our guidance on applying for EI benefits].

	~~'''~~Step 3. Start looking for work~~'''<br>~~		===Step 3. Start looking for work===

	You have a duty to seek new and comparable work, even during the notice period.		You have a duty to seek new and comparable work, even during the notice period.

	~~'''~~Step 4. Gather relevant documents~~'''<br>~~		===Step 4. Gather relevant documents===

	Collecting any documents related to your firing can help clarify your thinking. They also can serve as evidence, should you end up in a hearing or trial.		Collecting any documents related to your firing can help clarify your thinking. They also can serve as evidence, should you end up in a hearing or trial.

Line 109:		Line 105:
	If you’re dealing with serious work-related stress, consider getting medical treatment. Medical records are a very strong form of evidence.		If you’re dealing with serious work-related stress, consider getting medical treatment. Medical records are a very strong form of evidence.

	~~'''~~Step 5. Consider your legal options~~'''<br>~~		===Step 5. Consider your legal options===

	If you think your employer breached your legal rights by firing you, you may have as many as three options, depending on your situation.		If you think your employer breached your legal rights by firing you, you may have as many as three options, depending on your situation.

Elena Renderos: /* The steps involved */

2023-11-14T05:39:12Z

The steps involved

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:39, 14 November 2023
Line 75:		Line 75:
	==Work out the problem==		==Work out the problem==
	===The steps involved===		===The steps involved===
	There are steps you can take if you’re fired from your job.		There are steps you can take if you’re fired from your job.<br>
	'''Step 1.''' Ask your employer why you’ve been fired<br>		'''Step 1.''' Ask your employer why you’ve been fired<br>
	'''Step 2.''' Apply for benefits<br>		'''Step 2.''' Apply for benefits<br>

Elena Renderos at 05:37, 14 November 2023

2023-11-14T05:37:35Z

Show changes

Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241) to If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal: Taking out recording numbers

2023-11-08T00:45:48Z

Drew Jackson moved page If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241) to If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal: Taking out recording numbers

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:45, 8 November 2023
(No difference)

Drew Jackson at 22:16, 29 March 2019

2019-03-29T22:16:37Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:16, 29 March 2019
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Jennifer Hagen], Employment Standards Branch\|date= October 2017}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = work}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Jennifer Hagen], Employment Standards Branch\|date= October 2017}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = work}}
	Generally, your employer can fire you whenever they want. But they need to give you notice, or pay you instead. Among the exceptions: if they fire you for “just cause”.		Generally, your employer can '''fire''' you whenever they want. But they need to give you notice, or pay you instead. Among the exceptions: if they fire you for “just cause”.

	==Understand your legal rights==		==Understand your legal rights==

	===Other laws apply if you quit or were laid off===		===Other laws apply if you quit or were laid off===
	This information applies if you were ~~'''~~fired~~'''~~ (dismissed) from your job, not if you quit (voluntarily resigned). If you quit, see our information on [[If You Quit Your Job (No. 280)\|if you quit your job (no. 280)]]. If you’ve been temporarily let go from your work, see our information on [[Getting Temporarily Laid Off (No. 281)\|getting temporarily laid off (no. 281)]].		This information applies if you were fired (dismissed) from your job, not if you quit (voluntarily resigned). If you quit, see our information on [[If You Quit Your Job (No. 280)\|if you quit your job (no. 280)]]. If you’ve been temporarily let go from your work, see our information on [[Getting Temporarily Laid Off (No. 281)\|getting temporarily laid off (no. 281)]].

	===Your legal rights depend on the type of worker you are===		===Your legal rights depend on the type of worker you are===
Line 247:		Line 247:
	:Web: [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ bchrt.bc.ca]		:Web: [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ bchrt.bc.ca]


	~~----~~
	~~----~~
	{{Dial-A-Law_Navbox\|type=work}}		{{Dial-A-Law_Navbox\|type=work}}
	{{Dial-A-Law Copyright}}		{{Dial-A-Law Copyright}}

Elena Renderos at 06:02, 29 March 2019

2019-03-29T06:02:56Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:02, 29 March 2019
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{~~Dial~~-A-~~Law Blurb~~}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Jennifer Hagen], Employment Standards Branch\|date= October 2017}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = work}}

	{{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = ~~employment~~}}
	Generally, your employer can fire you whenever they want. But they need to give you notice, or pay you instead. Among the exceptions: if they fire you for “just cause”.		Generally, your employer can fire you whenever they want. But they need to give you notice, or pay you instead. Among the exceptions: if they fire you for “just cause”.

Line 7:		Line 5:

	===Other laws apply if you quit or were laid off===		===Other laws apply if you quit or were laid off===
	This information applies if you were '''fired''' (dismissed) from your job, not if you quit (voluntarily resigned). If you quit, see our information on [[~~Termination Under the BC ''Employment Standards Act''~~ (~~Script~~ 280)\|if you quit your job (no. 280)]]. If you’ve been temporarily let go from your work, see our information on [[Getting Temporarily Laid Off (~~Script~~ 281)\|getting temporarily laid off (no. 281)]].		This information applies if you were '''fired''' (dismissed) from your job, not if you quit (voluntarily resigned). If you quit, see our information on [[If You Quit Your Job (No. 280)\|if you quit your job (no. 280)]]. If you’ve been temporarily let go from your work, see our information on [[Getting Temporarily Laid Off (No. 281)\|getting temporarily laid off (no. 281)]].

	===Your legal rights depend on the type of worker you are===		===Your legal rights depend on the type of worker you are===
Line 75:		Line 73:
	*your sexual identity, gender identity, or gender expression		*your sexual identity, gender identity, or gender expression

	If you’re let go, and you believe it’s for one of these reasons, you can start a claim with the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ BC Human Rights Tribunal]. Another option is to start a claim for wrongful dismissal. We explain these options in our information on [[Protection Against Job Discrimination (~~Script~~ 270)\|protection against job discrimination (no. 270)]].		If you’re let go, and you believe it’s for one of these reasons, you can start a claim with the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ BC Human Rights Tribunal]. Another option is to start a claim for wrongful dismissal. We explain these options in our information on [[Protection Against Job Discrimination (No. 270)\|protection against job discrimination (no. 270)]].

	===If you’re fired and you’ve done nothing wrong===		===If you’re fired and you’ve done nothing wrong===
Line 169:		Line 167:
	Legally speaking, your employer doesn’t need to give a reason for firing you — unless they are firing you for just cause. But you should ask anyway.		Legally speaking, your employer doesn’t need to give a reason for firing you — unless they are firing you for just cause. But you should ask anyway.

	If they do give you a reason, this can help you decide what to do next. If you disagree with the reason, consider getting legal advice. If you don’t have a lawyer, there are options for [[Low Cost ~~and Free~~ Legal ~~Services~~ (~~Script~~ 430)\|free or low-cost legal help]].		If they do give you a reason, this can help you decide what to do next. If you disagree with the reason, consider getting legal advice. If you don’t have a lawyer, there are options for [[Free and Low-Cost Legal Help (No. 430)\|free or low-cost legal help]].

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
Line 192:		Line 190:

	====Filing a claim with the Human Rights Tribunal====		====Filing a claim with the Human Rights Tribunal====
	If your employer fired you for a reason that violates your human rights, you can file a claim with the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ BC Human Rights Tribunal]. You may be able to recover any lost wages, or compensation for injury to your dignity or self-respect. See our information on [[Protection Against Job Discrimination (~~Script~~ 270)\|protection against job discrimination (no. 270)]].		If your employer fired you for a reason that violates your human rights, you can file a claim with the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ BC Human Rights Tribunal]. You may be able to recover any lost wages, or compensation for injury to your dignity or self-respect. See our information on [[Protection Against Job Discrimination (No. 270)\|protection against job discrimination (no. 270)]].

	====Starting legal action against your employer====		====Starting legal action against your employer====
Line 249:		Line 247:
	:Web: [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ bchrt.bc.ca]		:Web: [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ bchrt.bc.ca]



	~~[updated October 2017]~~

	'''The above was last reviewed for legal accuracy by [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Jennifer Hagen], Employment Standards Branch.'''

	----		----
	----		----
			{{Dial-A-Law_Navbox\|type=work}}
	{{Dial-A-Law Copyright}}		{{Dial-A-Law Copyright}}

	~~{{Dial-A-Law_Navbox\|type=employ}}~~

Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page If You Are Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241) to If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241): copy edit adjustment

2019-03-22T00:59:30Z

Drew Jackson moved page If You Are Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241) to If You Are Fired: Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241): copy edit adjustment

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:59, 22 March 2019
(No difference)

Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page If You're Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (Script 241) to If You Are Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241): align with new Dial-A-Law website

2019-03-22T00:06:37Z

Drew Jackson moved page If You're Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (Script 241) to If You Are Fired - Wrongful Dismissal (No. 241): align with new Dial-A-Law website

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:06, 22 March 2019
(No difference)