Understanding Your Rights After Wrongful Dismissal in Toronto
                     Wrongful dismissal 
can affect more than 
your last paycheque
Understand the claim types, compensation questions, 
and first steps for employees in Ontario.
THE STARTING POINT
Wrongful dismissal means the termination 
process fell short
Without cause What notice can look like
The employer ends employment without Working notice, salary continuance, or a 
cause and without adequate notice or pay lump-sum severance payment.
in lieu of notice.
General information only. The facts of each termination matter.
THREE POSSIBLE PATHS
Three paths can lead to a wrongful 
dismissal claim
Use the facts of the termination, not just the label, to understand the path.
01 02 03
Termination without cause Inappropriate for-cause Constructive dismissal
termination
Compensation is inadequate. Terms change so 
No compensation is provided. fundamentally that continued 
work becomes impossible.
WHAT MAY BE INCLUDED
Compensation can extend beyond base salary
Notice-period Benefits Bonuses and Car allowance
salary commissions
Benefits that would Where applicable.
Salary during the otherwise continue. Variable 
notice period. compensation 
may be relevant.
The amount is not automatically capped at one fixed figure. Factors such as tenure and 
age can affect the picture.
FACTORS THAT CAN MATTER
Aggravating 
factors
Age and the employer’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer 
Toronto Entitlements may 
conduct can change increase in some situations, 
including an employee’s age or 
the picture false accusations of cause.
Those accusations can make 
comparable re-employment harder.
BEFORE YOU SIGN
Understand what you may be giving up
Pause before signing a severance package or termination document.
Understand your legal rights first.
01 Protect the claim
Actions during negotiations can affect the strength and outcome of a legal claim.
02 Preserve the record
Keep the documents and facts that explain what happened.
A FIRST CONVERSATION
A short consultation 
can clarify your 
next move
Monkhouse Law serves Toronto, the Greater 
Toronto Area, and Ontario.
Its free 30-minute phone consultation can help 
discuss an employment situation and explain 
options under Ontario employment law.
A consultation provides general information about your 
situation, not a guaranteed outcome.
AFTER TERMINATION
Do not guess at your rights after 
termination
Pause before signing, understand the compensation on the table, and get advice on the 
facts that shape your options.
Monkhouse Law — Toronto, GTA, and Ontario