Defamation is a legal issue that arises when a false statement is made about an individual or business, causing harm to their reputation. In Ontario, defamation can take two forms: libel, which refers to written or published statements, and slander, which pertains to spoken statements.

If you’ve recently been let go, then you’re understandably going through a lot of mixed emotions. It can be a stressful, confusing, and uncertain time, and you will likely have a lot of questions about your rights, and the process moving forward.