CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL LAWYER

Constructive dismissal happens in two circumstances:

→ Your employer fundamentally and significantly changes your employment without your consent
→ Your employer shows no intention to be bound by your employment contract

Examples of situations that would trigger a constructive dismissal include: 

→ Demoting an employee
→ Reducing an employee's salary
→ Subjecting an employee to ongoing discrimination or harassment 

This list is not exhaustive. There are also many situations that don't amount to constructive dismissal. If you claim constructive dismissal without facts to support it, you will not get any termination benefits. This is why it is crucial that you speak with a lawyer before trying to claim constructive dismissal. Here's more information about constructive dismissal.
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There are many ways a lawyer can help you deal with a potential constructive dismissal. Some include:

→ Review the circumstances of your employment to determine whether or not there is a constructive dismissal 
→ Help you leave your employer while preserving your ability to claim constructive dismissal 
→ Send a demand letter to your former employer requesting damages for your constructive dismissal
→ File a constructive dismissal claim in court
→ If you don't have a constructive dismissal claim, help you advance your interests in a less risky way
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You should contact a lawyer as soon as you have concerns about work. This will help ensure you do not take any missteps in asserting or claiming your rights. You have many options available to do this.

First, you can contact your local community legal clinic to find out about free services in your area. You can find more Information about local clinics here.

In addition to local clinics, there are many speciality clinics in Ontario. These clinics focus on helping specific individuals including Seniors, Black Canadians, people living with HIV & AIDS, and people living with disabilities. You can find more information about these speciality clinics here.

‍You can also contact the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC).

If you'd like to work with a private lawyer, Kompa Law practices exclusively in Employment and Human Rights Law. We are well positioned to help individuals throughout Belleville, Trenton, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Kingston, Cornwall, and Ontario. Please contact us for more information.