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Dismissed, Terminated or Laid Off?

Losing a job can be one of the most stressful events in life, so the Labour Program works closely with both employers and employees to mitigate the potential impacts. Part III of the Canada Labour Code defines the obligations of employers in such instances. We, at the Labour Program, ensure that employers are aware of the obligations they must meet whenever an employee is dismissed, terminated or laid off. We also inform employees of their rights in specific circumstances and tell them how to seek redress if they feel they’ve been treated unfairly.

• When the termination of employment becomes necessary, both employers and employees need to understand their rights and responsibilities.
• What procedures apply to a layoff situation.
• Are you entitled to severance pay? Find out if you qualify and how much you’re entitled to...
• Learn more about the steps you can take if you feel you’ve been unjustly dismissed, and how the Canada Labour Code protects your rights in certain situations.

See Pamphlet #10 – Terminations for full details on these and related issues.

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Date Modified:

2011-09-14