1. This Could Be Constructive Dismissal
In Ontario, if your job has been changed in a fundamental way, i.e., your responsibilities downgraded, your authority undermined, or your working conditions poisoned, the law may treat it as a termination, even if you haven’t been fired.
That’s called constructive dismissal, and it means you could be entitled to severance or more under common law.
2. Start Documenting Everything
Keep records. Save emails. Write down dates, meetings, changes in duties, and especially any performance reviews or sudden criticism.
If you’re placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP) with no prior warning, that’s a red flag, and it’s worth tracking.
This paper trail could make or break your case later, especially if you’re pressured to resign.
3. Don’t Quit Without Legal Advice
Resigning may feel like the only way out, but quitting without legal advice could cost you thousands.
If your resignation is the result of intolerable conditions, the law may treat it as a dismissal — but only if it’s handled properly.
Talk to a lawyer before you walk away.
4. You May Be Owed Significant Compensation
If you’ve worked for 5+ years, you may be entitled to several months of pay, or more, depending on your age, position, and how long it might take you to find similar work.
Don’t assume that what your employer offers (if anything) is what the law entitles you to.
5. Get Legal Advice Before You Respond
Don’t confront HR, resign in frustration, or threaten legal action without a strategy.
Even a short legal consultation can clarify your rights and options, whether that’s negotiating an exit, pushing back internally, or building a case for constructive dismissal.
???? Not Sure if You’re Being Pushed Out?
If new management is making your job unbearable, don’t resign without understanding your rights. You may be entitled to compensation, even if you haven’t been formally let go.
Facing termination or discipline process? Don’t wait until it escalates. Contact Tamir Litigation Law Firm today at 416-499-1676 or visit tamirlitigation.com to learn how you can protect your licence and your reputation. You can also message us on WhatsApp for a free initial chat.
Let’s talk through your options — clearly, confidentially, and without pressure