WRONGFUL TERMINATION LAWYER

In Ontario, your employer can fire you without reason so long as they provide you with notice. Notice can be paid or working. 
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For provincially regulated employees, a dismissal becomes wrongful when an employer:

→ Fires you without proper notice (i.e. none, or not enough)
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→ Alleges they had cause to fire you, when in reality they did not 

Here's 28 frequently asked questions and answers about wrongful termination in Ontario
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After a termination it is important to get legal advice quickly, even if you don't think your dismissal was wrongful. There are many ways a lawyer can help you deal with a termination. A lot will depend on what you are dealing with:

→ Review the circumstances of your dismissal to ensure that it doesn't violate Ontario's Human Rights Code or Occupational Health and Safety Act
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→ Review the termination package offered by your employer to determine if you should ask for more money
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→ If there is no contract or valid termination clause, or, if there are issues under the Code or OHSA, a lawyer can write to your former employer to demand more money
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→ File a wrongful dismissal claim or other legal action to obtain proper notice and other damages from a court or tribunal

This list is not exhaustive. There are many ways that lawyers can help if you are dealing with a dismissal. Read Wrongful Termination In Ontario: 28 Questions & Expert Answers
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If you have been fired you should speak with a lawyer to learn about your rights and options.
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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, Brighton, Napanee, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Kingston, Cornwall, and Ontario. Please contact us for more information.