Wrongful termination occurs when an employer terminates an employee:

• without the required notice or pay instead of notice;

• without reasonable cause;

• due to an employee exercising their rights under the Employment Standards Act such as:

  • applying for a leave

  • making a complaint

  • providing evidence of an employer violating the law

If an employee is wrongfully terminated, they may be entitled to compensation through an application to the board, a formal complaint, or legal action.

NB Wills Act s.30, 31