Section 6: Dismissal
6.1 Can my employer dismiss me?
[Student Manual, page 59]
Yes. Your employer can dismiss you. How you are dismissed depends on:
- how long you have worked for your employer, and
- if your employer has good cause for dismissing you.
6.2 When can my employer dismiss me?
[Student Manual, page 59]
Your employer can dismiss you because:
- there is no work for you to do;
- your contract is finished;
- your employer has good cause to dismiss you.
6.3 What is good cause?
[Student Manual, page 60]
Good cause means you did not act properly while at work. This can mean you:
- were often late for work;
- could not, or did not, do your job properly;
- did not follow directions;
- lied to your boss or supervisor;
- stole from work;
- endangered your co-workers.
6.4 Does my employer have to give me notice before dismissing me?
[Student Manual, page 60]
Yes, your employer must normally give you notice in writing before dismissing you.
However, you will not get a notice if:
- you have worked less than three (3) uninterrupted months for your employer;
- your job is supposed to end on a certain date;
- your employer has good cause for dismissing you; or
- there is no work because of an accident, like a fire, or a big storm.
