ATAC LAW was engaged by an employee who was “laid off” due to COVID-19, according to the employer. ATAC LAW advised the employee that of the employee’s rights to continuous employment, and that a layoff in the circumstances of COVID-19 was not permitted at law. The employee had worked for the employer for about eight years. ATAC LAW advised the employee of their claim to damages for wrongful dismissal. The employer at first provided the employee without any pay in lieu of notice. After a number of negotiations, ATAC LAW was able to negotiate a settlement payment for the employee of $63,000.00, representing approximately 7 months’ wages.
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