Fired in Ontario after filing a harassment complaint? 3 things you shouldnt do [Video]

In Ontario, non-unionized employees have the right to work in an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for individuals to be fired or let go shortly after reporting harassment in the workplace.

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If this happened to you, here are three things you shouldn’t do.

1. Lose your temper

Lashing out at your employer during or after your termination meeting is never in your best interest.

Severance for non-unionized employees in Ontario can be as much as 24 months’ pay. Getting angry or doing something to hurt the company could affect the amount of compensation you are legally entitled to.

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Thankfully, this is a mistake that one of my clients, an office clerk in Toronto, didn’t …