A demotion puts Ontarians in an extremely difficult position. If an individual challenges this change to their employment, they risk losing their job.
Non-unionized employees in the province can be fired for any reason, as long as they are provided full severance pay and the reasons for their dismissal aren’t discriminatory. This is known as a termination without cause.
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Unfortunately, many workers aren’t aware of their rights to severance when they are fired or let go—putting them at risk of receiving less compensation than they are owed.
If you were terminated after objecting to a demotion, here are four things you need to do.
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1. Remain calm and professional
After being fired, it can be tempting to lash out at your employer. However, your best course of action is to keep your cool.
Severance for non-unionized employees …