Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer in Quebec City — what to expect
Employers in Quebec 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 Quebec City employment team reviews your termination letter and offer against what Quebec 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 Palais de justice de Québec.
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