Fired from your job in Langley? Before signing a severance offer, speak with an experienced wrongful dismissal lawyer. Your employer could owe you significantly more than they’ve offered.

The wrongful dismissal lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP help non-unionized employees in Langley recover the severance and compensation they’re owed. Your full package could reach up to 24 months’ pay.

We review your termination, calculate your full entitlement and deal directly with your employer to pursue the compensation you deserve.

⚠️ Before You Sign, Always Check First. Your employer’s severance offer isn’t necessarily your full entitlement. A short signing deadline doesn’t automatically end your legal rights.

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When Should You Contact a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer in Langley?

Contact a lawyer before accepting your employer’s severance package or signing a release. You don’t have to know whether your dismissal was wrongful before getting legal advice.

Our Langley employment lawyers help employees who have:

  • Been fired without cause or laid off
  • Received little or no severance pay
  • Been pressured to accept a termination package quickly
  • Been fired for cause and denied compensation
  • Lost their jobs after taking medical leave
  • Experienced a major pay cut, demotion or reduction in hours
  • Been pressured to resign

An employer can lawfully terminate employment without cause, but must provide the notice or compensation required by law.

For more information about employee rights, read our Wrongful Dismissal BC guide.

How Our Langley Wrongful Dismissal Lawyers Help

Our lawyers handle your severance dispute so you don’t have to negotiate with your former employer alone.

1. Review Your Termination

We examine your employment contract, termination letter, severance offer and the circumstances surrounding your dismissal.

2. Calculate Your Full Severance

We assess your entitlement, including salary, bonuses, commissions, benefits and other compensation.

3. Challenge Improper Dismissals

We challenge inadequate severance offers, improper allegations of just cause and termination clauses that may not be enforceable.

4. Deal Directly With Your Employer

We negotiate on your behalf to pursue a proper settlement. Many cases resolve without going to trial, although legal action can be necessary.

How Much Severance Can You Get for Wrongful Dismissal in Langley?

Your severance could reach up to 24 months’ pay. There’s no automatic one-week-per-year formula for determining your full compensation.

Your entitlement depends on factors including:

  • Your age
  • Your length of employment
  • Your position and responsibilities
  • Your salary, bonuses and benefits
  • Your ability to find comparable work
  • Your employment contract

BC’s Employment Standards Act sets minimum termination entitlements. However, many non-unionized employees are entitled to significantly more under common law.

Don’t assume your employer’s first offer is everything you’re owed.

Use our Severance Pay Calculator to estimate your entitlement.

Already received a severance package? Learn more about your rights in our BC severance pay guide.

Fired for Cause in Langley? You Could Still Get Severance

Being fired for cause doesn’t automatically mean you’re owed nothing.

Employers sometimes claim just cause because of poor performance, mistakes, workplace disagreements or alleged misconduct. These situations don’t automatically eliminate severance rights.

Our lawyers assess the allegations and determine whether your employer had legal grounds to terminate you without compensation.

Don’t accept a for-cause dismissal without checking your rights.

Can You Get Severance if Your Employer Forces You Out?

Yes. You can be entitled to severance even if your employer hasn’t officially fired you.

A significant pay cut, demotion, reduction in hours, forced relocation or unauthorized temporary layoff can amount to constructive dismissal.

If your employer makes major unwanted changes to your job, get advice before resigning or accepting the changes.

See our Constructive Dismissal BC guide.

Our Firm’s Wrongful Dismissal Victory Involving Langley Hyundai

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP successfully represented a former Langley Hyundai employee in a significant BC Court of Appeal wrongful dismissal case.

In Yates v. Langley Motor Sport Centre Ltd., our client was laid off and denied the severance she was owed. The employer argued that CERB benefits she received should reduce her compensation.

The BC Court of Appeal rejected that deduction, preserving approximately $25,000 in wrongful dismissal compensation for our client.

The case demonstrates why employees shouldn’t assume an employer’s position on severance is legally correct.

Read about our Langley Hyundai wrongful dismissal victory.

Why Choose Samfiru Tumarkin LLP in Langley?

Our experienced BC employment law team helps employees recover the compensation they’re owed after losing their jobs.

  • Experienced lawyers: Our team handles wrongful dismissal, severance disputes, employment contracts and constructive dismissal.
  • Established BC team: Our lawyers include Dan Balkaran, Partner and BC Employment Law Practice Lead, and Jon Davidescu.
  • Real client results: Our firm has successfully represented employees in Langley-related wrongful dismissal cases.
  • Direct negotiations: We handle communications with your former employer and pursue your compensation.
  • Flexible fees: Contingency arrangements are available for appropriate cases.

Serving Employees Throughout Langley

We help employees in the City and Township of Langley, including Willoughby, Walnut Grove, Willowbrook, Murrayville, Brookswood, Fort Langley, Aldergrove and surrounding communities.

Whether you worked in retail, manufacturing, transportation, construction, technology, professional services or another industry, we can assess your dismissal and severance rights.

For other workplace issues, visit our Langley Employment Lawyers page.

Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Langley: Frequently Asked Questions

When Should I Contact a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer in Langley?

As soon as you’re fired, laid off or offered severance. Have your termination package checked before signing a release.

Is It Worth Hiring a Lawyer if My Employer Offered Severance?

Yes. Your employer’s offer could be significantly lower than your full legal entitlement. A lawyer can calculate what you should receive and pursue the difference.

How Much Does a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Cost in Langley?

Legal fees depend on your case. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP offers different fee arrangements, including contingency options for appropriate matters.

Do Wrongful Dismissal Cases Go to Court?

Many cases resolve through negotiation without a trial. Court proceedings can be necessary if an employer refuses to provide the compensation owed.

How Long Do I Have to Make a Wrongful Dismissal Claim in BC?

Most civil wrongful dismissal claims are subject to a two-year limitation period from discovery. Other employment-related claims can have shorter deadlines.

Can I Get Severance if I Was Fired for Poor Performance?

Yes. Poor performance doesn’t automatically establish just cause. You can still be entitled to substantial severance compensation.

Speak With a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Serving Langley

If you’ve been fired, offered too little severance or pressured to leave your job, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you’re owed.

Our lawyers review your situation, explain your options and deal directly with your employer when we take on your case.

Before you sign, always check first.

➡️ Get a Consultation or call 1-855-821-5900.

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