Fired from your job in Surrey? Before accepting a severance package, 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 Surrey recover the severance and compensation they’re owed. Your full package could reach up to 24 months’ pay.
We review your termination, determine what your compensation should be and deal directly with your employer to pursue the difference.
⚠️ 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.
On This Page
- When to Call a Lawyer
- How Our Lawyers Help
- Severance & Compensation
- Fired for Cause
- Forced Out of Your Job
- What to Expect
- Why Choose Our Firm?
- Frequently Asked Questions
When Should You Contact a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer in Surrey?
Contact a lawyer before signing a termination or severance agreement. You don’t need to know whether your dismissal was wrongful before getting advice.
Our Surrey wrongful dismissal lawyers help employees who have:
- Been fired without cause or laid off
- Received little or no severance pay
- Been pressured to sign a severance offer immediately
- Been fired for cause and denied severance
- Lost their job after a medical leave or accommodation request
- Experienced major unwanted changes to their pay, hours or position
- Been told their employment contract limits their severance
Even when your employer had a legitimate business reason to terminate your employment, you can still have a wrongful dismissal claim if you weren’t provided the compensation legally owed.
For a complete explanation, see our Wrongful Dismissal BC guide.
How Our Surrey Wrongful Dismissal Lawyers Help
Our employment lawyers handle the legal work so you don’t have to negotiate with your former employer alone.
Review Your Termination
We examine your termination letter, employment contract, severance offer and the circumstances surrounding your dismissal.
Your employment contract can affect how much severance you’re owed. Our Surrey employment contract lawyers can assess whether the terms of your agreement are legally enforceable.
Calculate Your Full Severance
We assess what you’re owed, including salary, bonuses, commissions, benefits and other compensation.
Challenge Improper Dismissals
We challenge inadequate severance packages, improper allegations of just cause and unenforceable termination clauses.
Negotiate With Your Employer
We deal directly with your employer to pursue a proper settlement. Many disputes resolve through negotiation without going to trial.
How Much Severance Can You Get for Wrongful Dismissal in Surrey?
Your severance could reach up to 24 months’ pay. There’s no automatic formula that limits your full compensation to a few weeks per year of service.
Your entitlement depends on factors including:
- Your age
- Your length of employment
- Your position and responsibilities
- Your salary, benefits and other compensation
- Your ability to find similar work
- Your employment contract
BC’s Employment Standards Act sets minimum termination entitlements, but many non-unionized employees are owed significantly more under common law.
Don’t assume your employer’s offer is everything you’re entitled to receive.
Use our Severance Pay Calculator to estimate your compensation.
For more information about your entitlement, see our Severance Pay BC guide.
Fired for Cause in Surrey? You Could Still Be Owed Severance
Being told you’re fired for cause doesn’t automatically mean you’re entitled to nothing.
Employers sometimes claim just cause because of poor performance, mistakes, disagreements or workplace misconduct. These situations don’t automatically justify dismissal without severance.
Our lawyers review the allegations, your employment history and whether your employer had sufficient grounds to deny you compensation.
Before accepting a for-cause termination, have your rights checked.
Can You Claim 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 other major unwanted change can amount to constructive dismissal.
Our Surrey employment lawyers assess whether those changes allow you to treat your employment as terminated and pursue compensation.
⚠️ Don’t Resign Before Getting Advice. Quitting or accepting major workplace changes without objecting can affect your severance rights.
Learn more in our Constructive Dismissal BC guide.
What Happens When You Contact Our Wrongful Dismissal Lawyers?
We make the process clear and straightforward.
- Tell us what happened. Share your job details, termination circumstances and severance offer.
- Understand your options. We assess your legal rights and explain what compensation you could receive.
- Let us handle your employer. If we take on your case, our lawyers negotiate on your behalf and pursue legal action when necessary.
Helpful documents include your employment contract, termination letter, severance package and recent pay information.
Don’t delay contacting us because you’re missing a document.
Why Choose Samfiru Tumarkin LLP for Wrongful Dismissal in Surrey?
Our BC employment law team helps non-unionized employees pursue the compensation they’re owed after losing their jobs.
- Experienced employment lawyers: Our team regularly handles wrongful dismissal, severance disputes, employment contracts and constructive dismissal.
- Established BC practice: Our team includes Dan Balkaran, Partner and BC Employment Law Practice Lead.
- Strong client feedback: Our firm has received thousands of Google reviews from clients across Canada.
- Direct employer negotiations: We handle communications with your former employer so you can focus on moving forward.
- Flexible fee arrangements: Contingency options are available for appropriate cases.
Serving Employees Throughout Surrey
We help employees living or working in Surrey, South Surrey, Newton, Guildford, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Whalley and surrounding communities.
Whether you worked in retail, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, finance or another industry, our lawyers can assess your termination and severance rights.
For other workplace issues, visit our Surrey Employment Lawyers page.
Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Surrey: Frequently Asked Questions
When Should I Contact a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer in Surrey?
As soon as you’re fired, laid off or offered severance. Ideally, have your package reviewed before signing a release.
Is It Worth Hiring a Lawyer if I’ve Already Been Offered Severance?
Yes. Your employer’s offer can be significantly lower than your full legal entitlement. A lawyer can assess whether you’re owed more.
How Much Does a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Cost in Surrey?
Fees depend on your case and the legal work required. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP offers different fee arrangements, including contingency options for appropriate matters.
Do Wrongful Dismissal Cases Have to Go to Court?
No. Many disputes are settled through negotiation. Court proceedings are an option when an employer refuses to provide proper compensation.
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 workplace 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.
Speak With a Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Serving Surrey
If you’ve been fired, offered inadequate severance or pressured to leave your job, the employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help you understand your rights and pursue your full compensation.
We’ll 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.