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Mississauga, ONTARIO, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Walter Law Group has published a new report outlining what qualifies as wrongful dismissal in Canada, helping employees better understand their rights when facing termination. The report breaks down key legal standards, including notice requirements, severance obligations, and employer responsibilities under Canadian common law. Readers can access the full report here: https://pwlaw.ca/what-qualifies-as-wrongful-dismissal-in-canada/.
What Qualifies as Wrongful Dismissal in Canada
Losing your job can be incredibly unsettling. As you’re confidently planning your week, the next moment you’re packing up your desk, wondering what might have gone wrong. In Ontario, while employers do have the right to end employment, they are required to follow clear rules about notice, pay, and fairness to ensure everyone is treated respectfully. When these rules aren't followed, it can lead to a wrongful dismissal under Canadian common law.
According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, thousands of Ontarians face job separations every quarter. Many assume they have no recourse, but the truth is that Canadian courts routinely hold employers accountable when they fail to provide reasonable notice or rely on unproven allegations of cause.
Wrongful dismissal isn’t about whether it was fair to fire someone. It’s about how the employer...
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