Employment law
Losing your job is devastating. If you were dismissed without cause or adequate notice, you have rights. Court RP guides you through the claims process — the right forms, the evidence you need, and how to present your case — without a lawyer.
Whether you file a wrongful dismissal claim in civil court, an unjust dismissal complaint under the Canada Labour Code, or an employment standards complaint, Court RP identifies the right path and the right forms for your situation.
Termination letters, performance reviews, pay stubs, email records — Court RP helps you gather and organize the evidence that proves you were dismissed without proper cause or notice.
Employment tribunals and civil court hearings follow specific procedures. Practise your opening statement, respond to your former employer's arguments, and present your damages clearly.
Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer terminates your employment without providing adequate notice or pay in lieu of notice, and without a valid just cause. In Canada, the amount of notice you are entitled to depends on your length of service, age, position, and the common law or your employment standards legislation.
Wrongful dismissal is when your employer fires you without proper notice. Constructive dismissal is when your employer makes your working conditions so intolerable that you are effectively forced to resign. Both give you the right to claim damages for wrongful termination.
The minimum notice or pay in lieu is set by provincial employment standards legislation (e.g. Ontario Employment Standards Act, BC Employment Standards Act). Common law entitlements are often significantly higher. Court RP walks you through how to calculate what you may be owed.
If your claim is within the provincial monetary limit (e.g. $35,000 in Ontario and BC), yes. Larger claims go to the Superior Court or Federal Court. Court RP helps you determine the right court and file the correct documents.