WEEK THAT WAS: Seasonal employee who worked in landscaping for 11 years. He was told he wouldn't be called back for his next year of employment and was not given severance because his employer assumed seasonal workers aren't entitled to compensation.

CALLER: My wife was laid-off after 16 years of work.  She was given 3 months working notice and 14 months of severance with benefits.  Is she being properly compensated?

CALLER: I am running an event with paid staff, do I need to have contracts or agreements in place?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: A sales manager, making commission, was let go due to restructuring.  He was offered 16 weeks pay based on his base pay, though much of his salary came from cmomission.

CALLER: I'm Firefighter in the GTA, we have a manditory retirement age at 60 years old.  Is this age discrimination and is there anything I can do?

CALLER: I was with a company for 10 years and they went bankrupt.  I was given severance, but I received a form recently asking about expense.  What is that about?

CALLER: I have an employee leaving of their own accord, we are currently going through a compensation review process.  Is the employee entitled to retroactive pay after their depature?

CALLER: I've worked for a large retailer for the last 30 years.  The company recently changed their full time status and full-time status is no longer gaurenteed.  Is this allowed? Is there anything I can do?

CALLER: Would a firefighter be able to lodge complaint against his union and file a human rights complaint if they did not consider employment past 60?

CALLER: My son works part-time for a well established company.  The have their employees on-call to cover any sick leave, but he isn't compensated for being on-call.  Does he have to be compensated for this?

CALLER: I am a project manager with a company for 3 and a half years.  They recently hired a new team member as a senior manager, we have the same responsibilities but he is being paid more.  Is that fair?

CALLER: I am a seasonal worker and was hired to a new position last year.  Is my company obligated to contact me for work once the new season starts?

CALLER: I am a senior driver for my company for the last 2.5 years.  I had to take a day off due to illness and my manager wanted me to work anyway.  I took the sick day, now my hours have been cut by a day a week. Is that legal?

CALLER: My daughter works for a company that is closing soon.  She received 2 months notice to let her know that the retail store is closing.  Is she entitled to anything more?

EMAIL FROM HELP@EMPLOYMENTHOUR.CA: Can you explain why there is such a big difference between what SEVERANCEPAYCALCULATOR.COM says and what the ministry of labour says I am owed?

CALLER: I was recruited by a company about 7 months ago for a sales position.  I had a disagreement with a senior manager and was fired on the spot as a result.  What are my rights for compensation?

CALLER: I work for a dental office and have worked there for 3 years.  My doctor told me that I need to take stress leave, my employer wants to lay me off permanently due to this.

Severance for seasonal workers, commission based salary compensation, on-call compensation and MORE on The Employment Hour. 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.

Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

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Severance for seasonal workers, commission based salary compensation, on-call compensation and MORE on The Employment Hour. Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/team/Lior-Samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a>, founding partner&nbsp;at <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/">Samfiru Tumarkin LLP</a>, reveals your workplace rights in <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto</a>, the surrounding GTA, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-lawyers-in-hamilton/">Hamilton</a>, London and across Ontario.
Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, 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>, or an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-lawyers-scarborough/">employment lawyer in Scarborough</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.

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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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