The term “unfair dismissal” in Canada can also encompass situations referred to as “constructive dismissal.”
This happens when an employer has not explicitly terminated an employee, but has breached a significant aspect of the employment contract, made major unilateral changes to the terms of employment, or stated an intention to do either.
Employees who believe they have been unfairly dismissed can file a complaint alleging unfair dismissal within 90 days of the dismissal.