Am I entitled to severance if I question or refuse a new employment contract?

What determines whether an employee is an independent contractor or an employee?

Can an employer make changes to an employee's terms of employment?

What is consideration when making changes to terms of employment?

What counts as an essential term or condition of employment?

What are an employee's options if an employer tries to make changes to an essential term of employment?

What should I do when my previous employer doesn't want to provide me with my common law entitlements?

What should you do if your employer makes small changes over time to your terms of employment that result in a larger change overall?

How many warnings does an employer need to give before they can terminate for cause?

Listen below as a Vancouver Employment Lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP reveals your workplace rights in British Columbia on the Employment Law Show. They shatter 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:

Am I entitled to severance if I question or refuse a new employment contract?

An employee had worked for a company for 18 years when the business was purchased.  He was offered the same position by the new employer but with major changes to his employment.  The contract limited his severance entitlements as well as a number of different aspects of his employment entitlements. When he questioned the contract he was offered, the new employer rescinded his offer.  The company wanted to treat this as the employee had rejected the offer and wasn't entitled to severance due to this.

Chapter 2:

What determines whether an employee is an independent contractor or an employee?

An employer wanted to transfer an employee to be an independent contractor.  This limits the severance and vacation entitlement of the workers.  This change has to be reflected by the working relationship.  If your worker has no control over the situation, working equipment, hours of work, etc., you are more likely to be characterized as an employee.  It is important to understand that characterization of law when determining if you have an employee or an independent contractor.

Chapter 3:

Changes in The Workplace
Can an employer make changes to an employee's terms of employment?
What is consideration when making changes to terms of employment?
What counts as an essential term or condition of employment?
What are an employee's options if an employer tries to make changes to an essential term of employment?

Chapter 4:

What should I do when my previous employer doesn't want to provide me with my common law entitlements?

I've worked for the same employer for 8 years.  I was told that my employment was ending by the end of the month.  I was told that I would only be provided with a record of employment and no further documentation or severance.

Chapter 5:

Changes in The Workplace
What should you do if your employer makes small changes over time to your terms of employment that result in a larger change overall?

Chapter 5

How many warnings does an employer need to give before they can terminate for cause?

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Listen below as <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">a Vancouver Employment Lawyer</a> at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP reveals your <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/british-columbia/">workplace rights in British Columbia</a> on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>. They shatter 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:
Am I entitled to severance if I question or refuse a new employment contract?
An employee had worked for a company for 18 years when the business was purchased.  He was offered the same position by the new employer but with major changes to his employment.  The contract limited his severance entitlements as well as a number of different aspects of his employment entitlements. When he questioned the contract he was offered, the new employer rescinded his offer.  The company wanted to treat this as the employee had rejected the offer and wasn't entitled to severance due to this.
Chapter 2:
What determines whether an employee is an independent contractor or an employee?
An employer wanted to transfer an employee to be an independent contractor.  This limits the severance and vacation entitlement of the workers.  This change has to be reflected by the working relationship.  If your worker has no control over the situation, working equipment, hours of work, etc., you are more likely to be characterized as an employee.  It is important to understand that characterization of law when determining if you have an employee or an independent contractor.
Chapter 3:
Changes in The Workplace
<ul>
<li>Can an employer make changes to an employee's terms of employment?</li>
<li>What is consideration when making changes to terms of employment?</li>
<li>What counts as an essential term or condition of employment?</li>
<li>What are an employee's options if an employer tries to make changes to an essential term of employment?</li>
</ul>
Chapter 4:
What should I do when my previous employer doesn't want to provide me with my common law entitlements?
I've worked for the same employer for 8 years.  I was told that my employment was ending by the end of the month.  I was told that I would only be provided with a record of employment and no further documentation or severance.
Chapter 5:
Changes in The Workplace
<ul>
<li>What should you do if your employer makes small changes over time to your terms of employment that result in a larger change overall?</li>
</ul>
Chapter 5
How many warnings does an employer need to give before they can terminate for cause?
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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> or fill out a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/contact-us/">contact form</a> to get help now from a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver 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

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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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