I was dismissed, for no cause, from a director level role April 2024. Less than a year later (Mar 2025) the company posted and are in the process of hiring for the same role. Is this within their legal rights & if so was their any obligation to reach out to me first to see if I was interested? Note I did accept a severance package and signed the release/separation form.

Thank you for your question. In Ontario, an employer is permitted to terminate an employee on a without cause basis, at almost any time, for almost any reason, so long as the severance offered to the employee is acceptable in the circumstances. The employer is also permitted to hire employees and run their business as they see fit. Importantly, the employer did not have an obligation to contact you to discuss your interest and/or offer the position to you.