An employer can fire an employee as long as they have given reasonable notice or have ‘just cause’. Just cause means that they have a reason to fire you, such as conduct that is of a serious nature that breaks the employment relationship or contract. If there was no notice nor just cause, the employer must provide you with severance pay. If severance pay has not been given, this is called “wrongful dismissal”. If you are unsure if your employer has taken adequate steps prior to dismissal, set up a free consultation with a lawyer to find out whether you have grounds for a wrongful dismissal claim.