Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer in Halifax — what to expect
Employers in Nova Scotia routinely offer the legal minimum under employment standards legislation as a first severance offer, hoping employees won't know that common law entitlements — based on age, tenure, position and re-employment prospects — are often significantly higher.
Our Halifax employment team reviews your termination letter and offer against what Nova Scotia common law actually supports for someone in your position, and negotiates directly with your former employer before you sign anything that releases your rights. Many of these cases resolve through negotiation within weeks; where an employer won’t engage reasonably, we’re prepared to take the claim to Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
What this can cover
- Severance review against common law entitlements, not just statutory minimums
- Direct negotiation with your former employer
- Constructive dismissal claims
- Reference and non-disparagement negotiation