Was Don Cherry Wrongfully Dismissed from Sportsnet?

How much time can I take off from work for medical issues or illness?

I have just been given one year of working notice. Am I owed any severance pay?

I was fired after returning from short term disability. I was offered a severance package but did not accept by the deadline. Can a severance offer expire?

Is an employee's job protected while they are off on a sick leave or medical leave?

Is an employer required to give an employee time off work to attend a doctor's appointment?

My employer told me that the will not hold my job for me if I take a medical leave. Can they do that?

I was sent home after arguing with my manager and was told to wait until they called me back to work. I just received a letter that said I had abandoned my job. Is that legal?

An employee isn't showing up for shifts. Can I fire them for cause?

Can an employee's job be given to another employee while they are off on a parental leave?

Can a termination clause in an employment contract limit all of my rights to severance pay?

Can a company reject a job applicant because they are pregnant?

Truck Drivers and deductions for a 30-minute lunch period

Time off work for medical issues, Don Cherry's dismissal, job abandonment, refusing to higher pregnant women, severance pay and more on Season 7 Episode 76 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London.

Stan Fainzilberg is a Toronto employment lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He clarifies your workplace rights in Ontario on the Employment Law Show. Stan shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

On This Episode:

0:47 - Was Don Cherry Wrongfully Dismissed from Sportsnet?

5:09 - How much time can I take off from work for medical issues or illness?

8:44 - I have just been given one year of working notice. Am I owed any severance pay?

11:43 - I was fired after returning from short term disability. I was offered a severance package but did not accept by the deadline. Can a severance offer expire?

14:58 - Is an employee's job protected while they are off on a sick leave or medical leave?

16:45 - Is an employer required to give an employee time off work to attend a doctor's appointment?

17:31 - My employer told me that the will not hold my job for me if I take a medical leave. Can they do that?

19:21 - I was sent home after arguing with my manager and was told to wait until they called me back to work. I just received a letter that said I had abandoned my job. Is that legal?

22:15 - An employee isn't showing up for shifts. Can I fire them for cause?

25:53 - Can an employee's job be given to another employee while they are off on a parental leave?

27:43 - Can a termination clause in an employment contract limit all of my rights to severance pay?

29:35 - Can a company reject a job applicant because they are pregnant?

32:39 - Truck Drivers and deductions for a 30-minute lunch period

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Time off work for medical issues, Don Cherry's dismissal, job abandonment, refusing to higher pregnant women, severance pay and more on Season 7 Episode 76 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London.
<a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/stan-fainzilberg">Stan Fainzilberg</a> is a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyer</a> and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He clarifies your workplace rights in Ontario on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>. Stan shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
On This Episode:
0:47 - Was Don Cherry Wrongfully Dismissed from Sportsnet?
5:09&nbsp;- How much time can I take off from work for medical issues or illness?
8:44&nbsp;- I have just been given one year of working notice. Am I owed any severance pay?
11:43&nbsp;- I was fired after returning from short term disability. I was offered a severance package but did not accept by the deadline. Can a severance offer expire?
14:58&nbsp;- Is an employee's job protected while they are off on a sick leave or medical leave?
16:45&nbsp;- Is an employer required to give an employee time off work to attend a doctor's appointment?
17:31&nbsp;- My employer told me that the will not hold my job for me if I take a medical leave. Can they do that?
19:21&nbsp;- I was sent home after arguing with my manager and was told to wait until they called me back to work. I just received a letter that said I had abandoned my job. Is that legal?
22:15&nbsp;- An employee isn't showing up for shifts. Can I fire them for cause?
25:53 - Can an employee's job be given to another employee while they are off on a parental leave?
27:43&nbsp;- Can a termination clause in an employment contract limit all of my rights to severance pay?
29:35&nbsp;- Can a company reject a job applicant because they are pregnant?
32:39&nbsp;- Truck Drivers and deductions for a 30-minute lunch period
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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 Toronto</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

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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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