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Wrongful dismissal
Expert: Howard Levitt
Shirley asked:
What are the time limitations on initiating a civil suit for wrongful dismissal and more specifically constructive dismissal in Ontario. Is there any way of extending those time limitations?
Howard Levitt answered:
The time limitation is two years and this can not be extended. However, in any pre-2004 cases the time limitation is six years.
About the author
Howard Levitt, Counsel to the national law firm Lang Michener. He is author of, The Law of Dismissal in Canada, The Quick Reference Guide to Employment Law and an upcoming book on Canadian Hiring Law. He is Editor In Chief of the Dismissal & Employmnet Law Digest.
Email: hlevitt@langmichener.ca
Phone: (416) 307-4059
Website Bio: http://www.langmichener.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=people.personDetail&id=9659.