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How long after being fired can an employee start legal action for wrongful termination if they accepted and cashed the termination pay
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Typically speaking, an employee will have 2 years to commence legal proceedings through civil court. If they signed a valid release prior to accepting the money and the money was more than their Employment Standards Act minimums, then the employee will likely not have a case. However, these scenarios can be quite complex and require a significant amount of review.
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Typically speaking, an employee will have 2 years to commence legal proceedings through civil court. If they signed a valid release prior to accepting the money and the money was more than their Employment Standards Act minimums, then the employee will likely not have a case. However, these scenarios can be quite complex and require a significant amount of review.
If you would to discuss this further with an employment lawyer, please contact the number below.