I'd signed a one year contract but I was let go in two months. My employer told me because it was during probation I wasn't entitled to severance. Is this right?

I contracted COVID-19 at my workplace and I'm better now but I don't want to return due to how unsafe it is. What should I do?

Employees should never make assumptions about their legal rights or get information from untrustworthy sources.

Employees should never accept significant changes to the terms of their employment.

Employees should never accept a verbal termination.

Employees should not resign if they don't truly want to.

If you are an employee and have lost your job, do not call the Ministry of Labour.

I have an employee who drives directly to the job site but he's arriving late consistently and sometimes doesn't show up. What do I do?

Employees should not accept an unfair performance review.

Never sign an employment agreement without having it properly reviewed first.

I worked at a trucking company and I was let go without warning. I was still owed money when I was terminated. What can I do?

An employee should never forget to stay in touch with their employer while on disability leave.

My severance letter says if I find another job I will no longer receive severance payments. Is this right?

My employment was terminated online as I tried to check what my schedule would be. I never heard from my employer. Is this allowed as it was a new job?

Answers to common and important employment law questions on Season 9 Episode 13 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto.

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, a co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario on the Employment Law Show. Andrew shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, independent contractors, and more.

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 Toronto.

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Answers to common and important employment law questions on Season 9 Episode 13 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto.
Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, a co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">workplace rights in Toronto</a>, the GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>. Andrew shatters myths and misconceptions about <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>, terminations, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">workplace harassment</a>, overtime pay, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">constructive dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/duty-to-accommodate/">duty to accommodate</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/employee-vs-independent-contractor/">independent contractors</a>, and more.
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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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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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