Truro Employment Lawyers
Lost Your Job? Need a Truro Employment Lawyer?
If you are seeking employment lawyers in Truro, Ertl Lawyers is proud to offer its exceptional services in Truro and throughout Nova Scotia.
With over 20 years of expertise in employment law spanning across British Columbia, Ontario, and now Nova Scotia, David Ertl is a proven expert in resolving a wide range of employment matters.
He has successfully resolved thousands of employment matters involving wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, terminations with cause, terminations without cause, layoffs, harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
David has consistently delivered outstanding results, recovering millions in wrongfully withheld compensation for his clients, including salary, commissions, bonuses, promised pay raises, health benefits, insurance benefits, shares, stock options, etc.
Truro Employment Lawyers – We Serve All of Nova Scotia
We represent clients throughout Nova Scotia, including:
Halifax • Hammonds Plains • Dartmouth • Cole Harbour • Lower Sackville • Bedford • Upper Tantallon • Chester • Lunenburg • Bridgewater • Liverpool • Windsor • Wolfville • Kentville • Digby • Waverly • Fall River • Enfield • Elmsdale • Truro • Debert • New Glascow • Stellarton • Pictou • Antigonish • Amherst • Springhill • Sydney • North Sydney
Some Things You Should Know About Ertl Lawyers
Free Consultation With Truro Employment Lawyers
We are happy to advise that Ertl Lawyers offers a complimentary and confidential phone consultation. During the free consultation, we will give our initial thoughts on your severance package and discuss important topics like costs and timing. This free consultation does not include reviewing employment agreements, termination letters, non-solicitation agreements, etc. If you want us to review those, we charge a flat fee for this service.
We take pride in offering what we believe is the best consultation service in the industry.
Contingency Fees Available
A significant number of our clients express interest in “contingency fees.” Under a contingency fee arrangement, we charge a percentage of the amount by which we enhance your severance package. However, in other instances, clients favour a fixed/flat fee billing method.
In nearly all cases, no upfront retainer is necessary. In essence, our compensation is contingent upon your successful outcome.
Please contact us at your earliest convenience to discuss your employment matter. During our call, we will provide a detailed overview of the advantages associated with each approach.
You Will Work With a Leading Truro Employment Lawyer – Not A Junior Lawyer
When you choose Ertl Lawyers, you are choosing to work directly with David Ertl himself. There are no hand-offs to junior lawyers.
David is a highly accomplished employment lawyer who has skillfully negotiated thousands of severance packages and has a proven track record of successfully representing employees in various industries. From C-suite executives to general labourers, David represents all employees with confidence and expertise.
Having David Ertl on your side in employment law matters is essential. With his reputation as one of the leading Truro employment lawyers, you can trust that you are in the hands of a true expert.
What You Need To Know Right Now About Your Termination
1. Severance Offer “Deadline”
When considering severance offers, it’s crucial to remember a few key points. Firstly, while most offers have a signing deadline, it’s essential not to let this pressure you into making a rushed decision. Deadlines typically do not impact your entitlements, and signing prematurely without seeking legal advice could result in a significant loss of severance pay.
The positive news is that most employers are willing to offer additional time for you to evaluate the severance package. Therefore, if you feel pressured by the deadline, do not hesitate to request an extension. It is well within your rights.
If you have any doubts about any aspect of your severance offer, it is highly advisable to contact a knowledgeable employment lawyer such as David Ertl, who provides free consultations. Taking the time to seek the right advice could have a significant impact on your situation.
2. Your Employment Contract Should Be Reviewed By Truro Employment Lawyers
In the event of job termination, your employment contract may outline the severance pay to which you are entitled. However, there are instances where the contract may lack legal enforceability, potentially entitling you to greater compensation than stipulated. Seeking guidance from an employment lawyer in Truro is advised to gain a thorough understanding of your rights. Please reach out to us today if you need help.
3. Calculating Severance Pay
In Nova Scotia, there is no law that limits your severance entitlements to two weeks per year of employment. Your severance pay is determined by various factors such as legislation, your employment agreement, and common law. Common law severance pay is determined by factors such as age, length of service, the type of job you had, and your employability.
Use our severance pay calculator to estimate your potential severance pay. Then, be sure to discuss your results with Truro employment lawyers, like Ertl Lawyers.
4. Limitation Periods
With few exceptions, a terminated employee has two years from termination to claim full severance pay from their employer. If you have any questions, consult with Truro employment lawyer.
5. The Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division or Truro Employment Lawyers?
The Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division only enforces minimum standards set by the Labour Standards Code. If you are seeking to recover the minimum termination and severance pay under the Labour Standards Code, filing a complaint with the Labour Standards Division is the right choice. However, it’s important to note that this route won’t help you obtain your maximum entitlements under the common law.
When filing a complaint with the Labour Standards Division, you forfeit the right to bring a civil claim for common law severance pay, potentially resulting in a loss of money.
For common law severance pay, it’s clear that seeking help from experienced Truro employment lawyers is the best course of action. They can significantly improve your chances of receiving the severance package you deserve.
6. Terminations with “Just Cause”
If you’ve been let go for “just cause” and didn’t receive any severance pay, remember that this is just your employer’s side of the story. Employers must show serious misconduct, like theft, to withhold severance pay for “just cause.” If you’re concerned about your rights, don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.
After I was terminated and offered a subpar severance package, I contacted Ertl Lawyers for the free consultation, just to get some information. I was so impressed after speaking with Andrea and David that I hired Ertl Lawyers to assist me. I definitely made the right choice! Ertl Lawyers got me a better severance package than I would have ever been able to do on my own. Thank you!”
– M.K., MEDICAL SERVICES, TRURO
Severance Pay Calculator
Free Employment Guides by Truro Employment Lawyers
6th edition This guide provides information on common severance pay issues, including:
✓ Responding to the employer “deadline”
✓ Key mistakes to avoid
✓ Lump sum vs. salary continuation
✓ “Short service” employees
✓ Employees 45 years and older
6th edition This guide provides information on “cause” terminations, including:
✓ What is cause?
✓ Why the employer is probably wrong!
✓ Factors that really matter
✓ Can I still get E.I.?
✓ Bad references
6th edition This guide provides information on constructive dismissal, including:
✓ 20 common “constructive dismissals”
✓ Whether you should resign
✓ What happens to my E.I. benefits?
✓ Layoffs!
✓ The “toxic” work environment
6th edition This guide provides information on discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including:
✓ Types of discrimination
✓ Types of harassment
✓ Bill 168
✓ Remedies
✓ Tribunal vs. court
Example Cases Won by Ertl Lawyers: Truro Employment Lawyers
In Patterson v. IBM Canada Limited, 2017 ONSC 1264 (CanLII), employment lawyer David Ertl was able to obtain an award of 18 months of severance pay and benefits for Mr. Patterson after he was terminated from IBM.
In Drysdale v. Panasonic Canada Inc., 2015 68678 (CanLII), David Ertl of Ertl Lawyers, represented an employee who was terminated from Panasonic. David was able to get his client, a warehouse employee, 22 months of severance.
Truro Employment Lawyers: Videos
How Much Severance Am I Entitled To?
How Age Affects Severance Pay
Severance Pay if You’re Over 45
Truro Employment Lawyers: Blog Posts
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How Much Is Your Severance Pay?
Common law severance pay is different for everyone and depends on such things as your age, length of service, the type of job you had, and the number of available jobs in the marketplace. Consult with Ertl Lawyers today to understand your rights and to make sure you don’t leave anything on the table.
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