S01E01 - Can Your Employer Lie About Why You Were Fired

Staring at a termination letter is a "fight or flight" moment, but reacting out of fear can mean walking away from rights and money you didn't know you had. In this Deep Dive, we unpack the confusing and stressful world of wrongful dismissal in Ontario to help you understand the strategy behind the jargon. In this episode, we cover: The "Cause" Trap: Why being "bad at your job" usually isn't enough to deny you severance, and the massive legal difference between "just cause" and "wilful misconduct". The "Lying Boss" Loophole: How employers can legally terminate you without providing a reason—even if they lie about it—provided they pay proper severance, and the specific scenarios where that lie becomes illegal (like reprisals or discrimination).The $50,000 Game Changer: The crucial update to Ontario's Small Claims Court limit (effective Oct 1, 2025) that opens a new path for justice for mid-sized claims. The Probation Myth: Debunking the common belief that employees on probation have absolutely no legal recourse. Choosing Your Battleground: Why filing a complaint with the WSIB or Ministry of Labour might accidentally lock you out of suing in court for a larger settlement. Don't guess about your rights. Listen now to learn how to navigate the maze of termination law and avoid costly mistakes.Learn More by reading the full article at https://www.htwlaw.ca/wrongful-dismissalContact us for a free No-Obligation Lawyer consultation at (647) 849-6582 or email us at [email protected] or learn more about various issues on employment law free of charge at www.htwlaw.caVideo Podcast = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZN6hlImSnbQp8yHfh_VWbWtDJ1qhOfjSpotify Audio Podcast = https://open.spotify.com/show/1hXtx9hciThI3ikv62MYFDApple Podcast = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/employment-law-insights/id1873876475