WEEK THAT WAS: A client who had short service and was let go after 8 months of employment.  He was employed prior to this position and was head-hunted.  His previous years of service in his last position were not considered in his severance package.

WEEK THAT WAS #2: A client who had some absentee issues was let go due to this, her absences were due largely to health issues and family.  This is a form unintentional discrimination, employers have a duty to accommodate.

CALLER: I received a new employment contract with my current employer that included a promotion.  What should I be aware of if I am signing a new contract?

CALLER: I was a seasonal employee for 3-4 years working for a 6 month period.  Am I entitled to severance when I am laid off for the season?

CALLER: How should I select a lawyer and ensure that they are representing my best interests?

CALLER: My wife has worked for a doctor for 22 years, he is moving to a new clinic and leaving my wife behind.  Is she entitled to any severance?

CALLER: I work for the region and the government is currently looking to restructure.  If the region was to disappear as an employer, is there any severance set aside for regional employees or are they not liable for severance?

CALLER: My wife works for a company in the greater Toronto area that employs a few thousand people, there are unionized and non-unionized staff. If she does not want to unionize, but majority do, does that mean she has to join?

COMMON QUESTIONS: I didn't do anything wrong, can my employer terminate my employment?

COMMON QUESTIONS: How much severance should I get?

COMMON QUESTIONS: My severance letter says I have to accept by a certain date or it will expire, what should I do?

CALLER: My wife was laid-off last year, and was supposed to receive EI for 12 months.  Her payments ended after 5 months and we aren't sure why.

CALLER: I was let go by my employer in 2017 and my employment contract contained a non-compete claus.  Is there anything I can do?

CALLER: I had to take medical leave on my doctors advice and am back on modified duties.  Instead of giving me modified work they have changed my work location since my medical leave but aren't accommodating me.  Is there anything I can do?

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Canadian Employment Lawyers <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/David-Vaughan/">David Vaughan</a> and <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/stan-fainzilberg/">Stan Fainzilberg</a> reveal your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario.
David and Stan shatter 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-in-hamilton/">employment lawyer in Hamilton</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>.

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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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