What are my rights if I decided to take a day off for a special event?

Am I owed severance if there is no position for me to return to after going on medical leave?

The 10 Commandments of Termination

Thou shalt think about termination when accepting a new job.

Are there any employment laws that would force an employer to make a part-time worker into a full-time worker?

Thou shalt not give up your future termination rights after you start working.

Thou shall respond to any negative reviews in writing.

Can a temp agency have a non-compete clause as part of their contract?

Thou shalt not commit serious workplace misconduct.

Thou shalt always keep copies of all relevant documents.

Thou shalt keep records of important events

What can you do if you find out someone has given a false reference about you and it prevents you from getting a job?

Thou shall not get advice from thy neighbor.

What would my entitlements be if I was terminated after making a harassment complaint?

Can my employer make companywide changes to payment?

Can my employer sue me for IT related loses due to a computer virus?

What kind of severance should you get if the company has done a mass layoff of their employees?

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 fired for cause if I took a day off for a sporting event?

Chapter 2:

Am I owed severance if there is no position for me to return to after going on medical leave?

A man was off for 2 years on medical leave.  He got better and was able to return to work. After contacting his employer to enquire about returning to his position and was told they would get in touch with him when they found something for him. 

Chapter 3:

The 10 Commandments of Termination
Thou shalt think about termination when accepting a new job.

Chapter 4:

Are there any employment laws that would force an employer to make a part-time employee into a full-time worker?

Chapter 5:
Thou shalt not give up your future termination rights after you start working.
Thou shall respond to any negative reviews in writing.

Chapter 6:

Can a temp agency have a non-compete clause as part of their contract?

When I worked for a temp agency there was a clause in the contract that the companies who had employed us as temporary workers couldn’t hire us for 6 months after we were employed with the agency.  Is this allowed?

Chapter 7:
Thou shalt not commit serious workplace misconduct.
Thou shalt always keep copies of all relevant documents.
Thou shalt keep records of important events

Chapter 8:

What can you do if you find out someone has given a false reference about you and it prevents you from getting a job?

Chapter 9:
Thou shall not get advice from thy neighbor.

Chapter 10:

What would my entitlements be if I was terminated after making a harassment complaint?

I was harassed at my place of work and was transferred locations to deal with my harassment complaint.  I was told that if I didn’t accept the transference that I would be terminated. 

Chapter 11:

Can my employer make companywide changes to payment?

I am a long-term employee with a company and currently a supervisor. They recently removed our shift premium from our pay structure, we were told that as of a certain date they would no longer offer this.  They gave us about 4 weeks’ notice before removing this.  Is there anything I can do about this?

Chapter 12:

Can my employer sue me for IT related loses due to a computer virus?

I was working IT for a company and had to take a holiday.  While I was away the company’s system was infected by a virus.  I was trying to deal with it during my holiday, but I was called into the office and was terminated.  They told me they would counter sue me if I pursued legal action against them.

Chapter 13:

What kind of severance should you get if the company has done a mass layoff of its employees?

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 fired for cause if I took a day off for a sporting event?
Chapter 2:
Am I owed severance if there is no position for me to return to after going on medical leave?
A man was off for 2 years on medical leave.&nbsp; He got better and was able to return to work. After contacting his employer to enquire about returning to his position and was told they would get in touch with him when they found something for him.&nbsp;
Chapter 3:
The 10 Commandments of Termination
<ul>
<li>Thou shalt think about termination when accepting a new job.</li>
</ul>
Chapter 4:
Are there any employment laws that would force an employer to make a part-time employee into a full-time worker?
Chapter 5:
<ul>
<li>Thou shalt not give up your future termination rights after you start working.</li>
<li>Thou shall respond to any negative reviews in writing.</li>
</ul>
Chapter 6:
Can a temp agency have a non-compete clause as part of their contract?
When I worked for a temp agency there was a clause in the contract that the companies who had employed us as temporary workers couldn&rsquo;t hire us for 6 months after we were employed with the agency.&nbsp; Is this allowed?
Chapter 7:
<ul>
<li>Thou shalt not commit serious workplace misconduct.</li>
<li>Thou shalt always keep copies of all relevant documents.</li>
<li>Thou shalt keep records of important events</li>
</ul>
Chapter 8:
What can you do if you find out someone has given a false reference about you and it prevents you from getting a job?
Chapter 9:
<ul>
<li>Thou shall not get advice from thy neighbor.</li>
</ul>
Chapter 10:
What would my entitlements be if I was terminated after making a harassment complaint?
I was harassed at my place of work and was transferred locations to deal with my harassment complaint.&nbsp; I was told that if I didn&rsquo;t accept the transference that I would be terminated.&nbsp;
Chapter 11:
Can my employer make companywide changes to payment?
I am a long-term employee with a company and currently a supervisor. They recently removed our shift premium from our pay structure, we were told that as of a certain date they would no longer offer this.&nbsp; They gave us about 4 weeks&rsquo; notice before removing this.&nbsp; Is there anything I can do about this?
Chapter 12:
Can my employer sue me for IT related loses due to a computer virus?
I was working IT for a company and had to take a holiday.&nbsp; While I was away the company&rsquo;s system was infected by a virus.&nbsp; I was trying to deal with it during my holiday, but I was called into the office and was terminated.&nbsp; They told me they would counter sue me if I pursued legal action against them.
Chapter 13:
What kind of severance should you get if the company has done a mass layoff of its employees?
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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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