I need a lawyer

Gquebed said:

So i asked for 137k in the end, last friday. This friday, yesterday, they countered 42.5k, saying reinstatement is off the table. Hahahahahahah
42.5k just accounts for lost wages up to now.

But they said they would entertain a counter to their counter....

Im tempted to say split the dif in the middle at 95k ish and call it done. But then i get taxed to hell on that. 30% gone. Unless... everything over the 42.5k is classified as punitive and/or personal injury damages... which would be hard to justify to CRA it they came calling.

But then an American corp gets away with breaking canadian law and will continue to do so until somebody puts up a fight...

So my gut instinct is to just say no to them.

So go with my gut or with temptation... fuck me?????

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TheRealDman said:

My guess is their attorneys know exactly what they’re doing. They will try to show their willingness to make a deal at all costs. This is exactly what the courts want to see...settlement by the parties. Whoever try’s the hardest to settle, will usually gain the judges favour if it gets before the bench.

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Gquebed said:

True. But thowing peanuts at a guy isnt going to win any favours from anybody.

43.5k is what they owe me in back pay right now. So... they didnt offer a settlement. Not really...

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Gquebed said:

Well... i didnt budge. Just repeated that i need 100k net to walk away. Its a bargain. By the time this gets to the HRC itll cost them close to triple that.

Anyway... see what they say. If i dont update soon then ya all know we have gone to war and next update wont come until HRC hears us out...

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bigmanc said:

When are you due to see HRC?

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Gquebed said:

In december i was told 12 to 18 months.
My lawyer said that is just the investigation hearing. A resolve tribunal follows that... anywhere from 6 months to 2 years after that hearing.

Alberta is sadly lacking in manpower in Both the courts and HRC...overwhelmed...

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bigmanc said:

Take your time it will only mean money. Ive sued 3 times and have been sued once. Time was always my best friend.

Are you paying lawyer out of pocket or on settlement?

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mojoganjaman said:

I wonder if you could add stress to your case....no wages, unlawful dismissal, shady dealings...no idea but it may be another bullet in the chamber...I always like extra ammo.




mojo

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bigmanc said:

Take as long as possible, I would assume your lawyer feels the same. What was the advice you got after the 43k offer?

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mojoganjaman said:

I wonder if you could add stress to your case....no wages, unlawful dismissal, shady dealings...no idea but it may be another bullet in the chamber...I always like extra ammo.




mojo

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Gquebed said:

And asked for the short/long term disability forms... let em know subtley that im settling in for the long haul...

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Gquebed said:

I asked HR for my benefits package booklet... since i am still an employee, after all, and getting benefits still. And asked for the short/long term disability forms... let em know subtley that im settling in for the long haul...

Make doc appts tomorrow...

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Gquebed said:

So... before i sign the NDA i wanna say...

They sweated me. I didnt budge. I even got pretty fn snarly last week when i said again 100k net of ALL taxes and that anything less would garuntee a fight.

Today my soon to be ex regional manager called to say that while he could not tell me the number they came up with (because top dog has signed off on it yet) he could say that i will be happy with it when he emails me the paperwork, probably Thursday.

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