Try to get legal advice
Question & Answer
I’ve been fired. Does my employer have to give me a reason?If you think your employer has fired you for a reason that's against the law, you should get legal advice.
A lawyer with experience in employment law can help by giving you advice about:
- what your rights are
- what you can do to protect your rights
- whether you should take legal action against your employer and how to do this
Where to get legal help
JusticeNet is a non-profit organization that can connect you with a lawyer or paralegal who charges reduced fees.
Pro Bono Ontario has a legal advice hotline at 1-855-255-7256. You can get up to 30 minutes of free legal advice. The hotline is usually available from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Workers’ Action Centre gives workers information and advice free of charge. Call their Workers' Rights Information Line at 416-531-0778.
There are community legal clinics across Ontario that provide free legal services to people with low incomes. Some clinics help people with work-related problems. And if a clinic cannot help you, they may be able to refer you to someone in your community who can.
