Leaving a job

Your employer says they have to lay you off or asks you to work fewer hours “until things pick up.” Learn your rights if you're laid off from work.

Generally, an employer can let a worker go at any time as long as they give notice of termination. Learn how much notice an employer needs to give — and when they don't need to give any notice.

You’ve been let go from a job. You may be unsure where you stand, and what to do next. Learn the rules employers must follow in firing someone, and steps you can take to protect your rights.

If your employer changes your job in a major way (and you don’t accept the change), you may have the same legal rights as someone who gets fired outright. The law calls this constructive dismissal.

Quitting a job affects your legal rights to things like employment insurance benefits and compensation you are owed. Learn your rights if you quit, and steps to protect yourself.

In Canada, the government offers financial assistance to people who are without work. Learn whether you’re eligible for employment insurance benefits, and the steps to apply for benefits.