Can I be terminated for cause for taking sick days?

Can filing a harassment complaint be grounds for termination?

Can my employer terminate me via text message?

Can my employer change the terms of my contract once I start the job?

What are the entitlements for overtime pay for truck drivers?

What should I do if I need to take more medical days than are alloted?

Can my employer force me to see their doctor for a medical assessment because they don't agree with my doctor?

What are my severance entitlements if I have been transferred between locations?

Can I claim constructive dismissal if my employer has added more duties and responsibilities to my job?

I was recently asked to sign an employment agreement, should I be concerned about this?

Can my employer refuse to pay my severance if I hire a lawyer?

What can I do if I don't want to return to my position after taking stress leave?

Am I entitled to severance as a part-time employee?

What should I do as an employee suffering with addiction?

If I have an independant contractor working for my company is he still an independant contractor?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario.

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on The Employment Hour. Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

In this episode:

Chapter 1:

Can I be terminated for cause for taking sick days?

An employee of a car manufacturer was repeatedly given notice letters for taking sick days per doctor’s orders.  The company’s policy was to reprimand any employee who took a sick day and would give them warning letters regardless of the situation or documentation.  After taking time off to deal with health issues at her doctor’s request, an employee was fired for cause because of her sick days.

Chapter 2:

Can filing a harassment complaint be grounds for termination?

A caller seeking advice about harassment issues in the workplace made a formal complaint with HR, per Lior’s advice.  He was approached by his manager and terminated because he “couldn’t get along” with his co-worker.

Chapter 3:

Can my employer terminate me via text message?

I worked as security for 17 years.  At my last company, I was texted by my employer asking for my equipment back.  I wasn’t given any reason or explanation for my termination.  I started as a security guard and moved up the ranks to an operations manager.

Chapter 4:

Can my employer change the terms of my employment agreement after I moved to a new country to start the job?

My wife was sponsored from Switzerland to be a caregiver, she was promised 40 hours per week before leaving.  When she arrived, she was told they would only pay her for 30 hours per week instead. 

Chapter 5:

What is overtime entitlement for truck drivers?

I have been working as an hourly paid truck driver for just over a year.  Apparently, overtime doesn’t start until after I hit the 60-hour mark in a week, is this correct?

Chapter 6:

What are my rights if I need to take extra sick days?

There are 3 sick days, 2 behavioral, 2 family emergency days.  What happens if you need more than those?

Chapter 7:

Can my employer send me for a medical assessment with their doctor?

I have been working at my company for the past 10 years.  My employer has been accommodating my health issues by allowing me to work the afternoon shift instead of overnight.  The company has recently asked me to see their doctor for an assessment, and if their doctor disagrees I will be put on unpaid leave.  Can my employer do this?

Chapter 8:

Does my severance entitlement change if I have been transferred to a new location?

I have been employed for 19 years at the same chain of stores and have been moved between different locations.  I only received 3 weeks severance when I was terminated, my employer told me that this was because I had only spent 3 years at a specific location.

Chapter 9:

What are my rights if my employer has changed the duties of my position?

My employer has been adding some roles to my regular duties against my wishes.  I asked for a raise to reflect these changes but was shot down.  Do I have grounds to claim constructive dismissal?

Chapter 10:

What should I do if my employer wants me to sign a new employment contract?

I have been employed by my employer for 15 years.  I have never been asked to sign a written employment agreement until last month, I was asked if I wanted to change departments and was told I have to sign a new agreement to do so.  Should I be concerned about this?

Chapter 11:

Can my employer refuse to pay severance if I hire a lawyer?

I was just given a severance letter for 12 weeks after 4 years at the company.  They told me that if I hire a lawyer that I will not receive anything for doing so.  Can they do that?

Chapter 12:

Do I have to return to my position after taking stress leave?

I have been off on stress leave for 2 months but don’t want to return to work because of how I am treated. Is there anything I can do?

Chapter 13:

Am I entitled to severance pay as a part-time worker?

I have been working for my employer for the last year.  I am considered part time because I work 30-35 hours a week.  They will be letting me go soon, am I still entitled to severance as a part-time employee?

Chapter 14:

How should I deal with addiction with my employer?

I have been struggling with a drinking problem over the last year and I think my employer has started to suspect this.  I am worried they might let me go because of this, is there anything I can do about this?

Chapter 15:

When is a contract worker an employee?

I brought a worker on to do siding and he ended up continuing to work with us.  He bills me weekly depending on his work and I pay him weekly.  I am concerned that he may not actually be a contract worker after listening to your show.  Is he a contractor or an employee?

Experiencing an Employment Issue?

Before you call a lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer to find out if you might have a case.

Use The Severance Pay Calculator to find out how much severance pay you may be owed upon termination.

Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from an employment lawyer.

Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here.

Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, founding partner&nbsp;at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario.
Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on The Employment Hour. Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
In this episode:
Chapter 1:
Can I be terminated for cause for taking sick days?
An employee of a car manufacturer was repeatedly given notice letters for taking sick days per doctor&rsquo;s orders.&nbsp; The company&rsquo;s policy was to reprimand any employee who took a sick day and would give them warning letters regardless of the situation or documentation.&nbsp; After taking time off to deal with health issues at her doctor&rsquo;s request, an employee was fired for cause because of her sick days.
Chapter 2:
Can filing a harassment complaint be grounds for termination?
A caller seeking advice about harassment issues in the workplace made a formal complaint with HR, per Lior&rsquo;s advice.&nbsp; He was approached by his manager and terminated because he &ldquo;couldn&rsquo;t get along&rdquo; with his co-worker.
Chapter 3:
Can my employer terminate me via text message?
I worked as security for 17 years.&nbsp; At my last company, I was texted by my employer asking for my equipment back.&nbsp; I wasn&rsquo;t given any reason or explanation for my termination.&nbsp; I started as a security guard and moved up the ranks to an operations manager.
Chapter 4:
Can my employer change the terms of my employment agreement after I moved to a new country to start the job?
My wife was sponsored from Switzerland to be a caregiver, she was promised 40 hours per week before leaving.&nbsp; When she arrived, she was told they would only pay her for 30 hours per week instead.&nbsp;
Chapter 5:
What is overtime entitlement for truck drivers?
I have been working as an hourly paid truck driver for just over a year.&nbsp; Apparently, overtime doesn&rsquo;t start until after I hit the 60-hour mark in a week, is this correct?
Chapter 6:
What are my rights if I need to take extra sick days?
There are 3 sick days, 2 behavioral, 2 family emergency days.&nbsp; What happens if you need more than those?
Chapter 7:
Can my employer send me for a medical assessment with their doctor?
I have been working at my company for the past 10 years.&nbsp; My employer has been accommodating my health issues by allowing me to work the afternoon shift instead of overnight.&nbsp; The company has recently asked me to see their doctor for an assessment, and if their doctor disagrees I will be put on unpaid leave.&nbsp; Can my employer do this?
Chapter 8:
Does my severance entitlement change if I have been transferred to a new location?
I have been employed for 19 years at the same chain of stores and have been moved between different locations.&nbsp; I only received 3 weeks severance when I was terminated, my employer told me that this was because I had only spent 3 years at a specific location.
Chapter 9:
What are my rights if my employer has changed the duties of my position?
My employer has been adding some roles to my regular duties against my wishes.&nbsp; I asked for a raise to reflect these changes but was shot down.&nbsp; Do I have grounds to claim constructive dismissal?
Chapter 10:
What should I do if my employer wants me to sign a new employment contract?
I have been employed by my employer for 15 years.&nbsp; I have never been asked to sign a written employment agreement until last month, I was asked if I wanted to change departments and was told I have to sign a new agreement to do so.&nbsp; Should I be concerned about this?
Chapter 11:
Can my employer refuse to pay severance if I hire a lawyer? I was just given a severance letter for 12 weeks after 4 years at the company.&nbsp; They told me that if I hire a lawyer that I will not receive anything for doing so.&nbsp; Can they do that?
Chapter 12:
Do I have to return to my position after taking stress leave?
I have been off on stress leave for 2 months but don&rsquo;t want to return to work because of how I am treated. Is there anything I can do?
Chapter 13:
Am I entitled to severance pay as a part-time worker?
I have been working for my employer for the last year.&nbsp; I am considered part time because I work 30-35 hours a week. &nbsp;They will be letting me go soon, am I still entitled to severance as a part-time employee?
Chapter 14:
How should I deal with addiction with my employer?
I have been struggling with a drinking problem over the last year and I think my employer has started to suspect this.&nbsp; I am worried they might let me go because of this, is there anything I can do about this?
Chapter 15:
When is a contract worker an employee?
I brought a worker on to do siding and he ended up continuing to work with us.&nbsp; He bills me weekly depending on his work and I pay him weekly.&nbsp; I am concerned that he may not actually be a contract worker after listening to your show.&nbsp; Is he a contractor or an employee?
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Experiencing an Employment Issue?
Before you call a lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a> to find out if you might have a case.
Use <a href="https://www.severancepaycalculator.com">The Severance Pay Calculator</a> to find out how much severance pay you may be owed upon termination.
Call <a href="tel:1-855-821-5900">1-855-821-5900</a>, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a>&nbsp;or fill out a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/contact-us/">contact form</a> to get help now from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">employment lawyer</a>.
Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.
Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/disability-law/">Find out more here</a>.

Discover your workplace rights, and let Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru fight for them.

A co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior has unmatched experience at various courts and tribunals in Canada, where he has defended countless clients in matters concerning severance pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, human rights, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and much more. He also manages the firm's Toronto employment lawyers, Vancouver employment lawyers, Ottawa employment lawyers, and Calgary employment lawyers.

Lior frequently hosts the Employment Law Show, where he educates both employees and employers on their employment rights, according to Employment Standards in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and common law throughout Canada. The show airs on the following radio and TV stations:
Global TV
CTV Toronto
CTV Ottawa
Global News Radio 640 Toronto
Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver
Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa
Global News Radio 900 CHML in Hamilton
Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London

He also created the Severance Pay Calculator to allow employees in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta determine how much severance pay they are owed when they are terminated from their job.

Experiencing a workplace issue? Not sure if you need legal assistance? BEFORE you call an employment lawyer, use the Pocket Employment Lawyer. Answer a few quick questions at PocketEmploymentLawyer.ca and you will learn what your legal options are and how to enforce your rights.

Discover your workplace rights, and let Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a> fight for them.
A co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior has unmatched experience at various courts and tribunals in Canada, where he has defended countless clients in matters concerning <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">constructive dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">human rights</a>, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and much more. He also manages the firm's <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa employment lawyers</a>, and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary employment lawyers</a>.
Lior frequently hosts the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>, where he educates both employees and employers on their employment rights, according to Employment Standards in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and common law throughout Canada. The show airs on the following radio and TV stations:
<ul>
<li>Global TV</li>
<li>CTV Toronto</li>
<li>CTV Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 640 Toronto</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver</li>
<li>Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 900 CHML in Hamilton</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London</li>
</ul>
He also created the <a href="https://www.severancepaycalculator.com/">Severance Pay Calculator</a> to allow employees in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta determine how much severance pay they are owed when they are terminated from their job.
Experiencing a workplace issue? Not sure if you need legal assistance? BEFORE you call an employment lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a>. Answer a few quick questions at PocketEmploymentLawyer.ca and you will learn what your legal options are and how to enforce your rights.

Lior Samfiru - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Advice you need. Compensation You Deserve.

Whether you are an employee facing a wrongful dismissal or an employer who needs the support of a knowledgeable advocate, have been denied or cut off a long-term disability claim, or have a conflict with an insurance company, the experienced legal team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP provides practical and cost-effective solutions, backed up by years of proven results and countless testimonials. Our offices are located in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Calgary, where we serve residents in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is the only employment law firm in Canada with a TV show and live weekday radio program dedicated to answering your questions about your workplace rights.

Advice you need. Compensation You Deserve.
Whether you are an employee facing a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a> or an employer who needs the support of a knowledgeable advocate, have been <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/long-term-disability-claims/">denied or cut off a long-term disability claim</a>, or have a conflict with an insurance company, the experienced legal team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP provides practical and cost-effective solutions, backed up by years of proven results and countless testimonials. Our offices are located in <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver</a> and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary</a>, where we serve residents in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is the only employment law firm in Canada with a TV show and live weekday radio program dedicated to answering your questions about your workplace rights.

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