Hi Tamilkuravan, I was in the same boat few months ago....working in the middle east like you... never thought of being laid off but things are quite different in this part of the world. Since our canadian company bought by Indian company last year. One fine day, director of my dept. , without giving called and informed that I am no more needed from today and reason given was down sizing in the company initially for me that was the end of the world....I was so hurt and in disbelief that how come it happens to me as I put all my heart and soul in work but thats the reality of this world...been without job for another 4 months and then one day my manager called and asked if I can join them back as some senior guys in our dept. left and they look desperately some experienced person...so I joined them back and within next one month I got offered from Govt. job which I applied during the time I was laidoff. So I resigned from my Company this time and joined Govt. job and much happy in current job. So moral of my story is I will never get my current job if I was not laid off. So think positively that whatever happened is for the good cause and I am sure you will get much better opportunity then before. My prayers and best wishes for you....Good Luck !!!!

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My understanding is, even if ROE says "Terminated", that doesn't automatically take away your EI entitlement.... Until a misconduct or misbehavious is proven on your part, EI people can't say no to you.....
and Onus of proof is upon your employer ....

If not impossible, it is very difficult for an employer to prove misconduct or misbehaviour on employee's part.... and even if employer can prove, who's got time and energy to do that...unless he has some personal grudge against you and is determined to teach you a lesson....

So I don't think you even would need to hire a lawyer, as far as your EI is concerned..... yes you may have to make one or two extra trips to EI office..


I agree that you have a good shot at EI.

You already made the situation bad by abusing the system and arguing with your ex employer. By taking legal action, I think you are making it worse. Also, think about what you want to achieve by taking legal action:- more compensation or your job back which both may not be possible in your case.

I worked out the the below items when things were not going good for me and it did wonders for me and I am far more better off now both financially and career wise.

1. Say sorry to your boss and start looking for other jobs. Employers always want to know about your recent job and his(bad) reference will hurt you badly.
2. Don't ever abuse the system in future.
3. Get away from this gora/indian discriminating attitude. If you are good, every body appreciates you no matter what color you are.

Wish you all the best.