WEEK THAT WAS #1: A 28-year employee was off for 2 years on a medical leave. Her employer terminated her employment as part of a restructuring, not because of her condition. David Vaughan explains why her severance package offer was far from adequate.

CALLER: I’m 65 years old and have been employed for 8.5 years. I was just let go, and was offered 32 weeks’ pay. Is that a fair severance package? Do I have to get back to them by their offer deadline?

CALLER: My daughter was fired but couldn’t obtain full severance pay due to a termination clause in her employment contract. How do you protect the amount of severance pay you are owed if terminated when you are starting a new job?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: A 38-year-old, 3-year senior employee was let go. He was offered 3 months’ severance pay, which wasn’t a fair severance package. David explains what would be fair, and the role that a non-competition clause played in this scenario.

CALLER: After my previous company relocated, I accepted a job from a new employer through a job service. When I started, I was actually put into a completely different job, and was then fired before the end of the probationary period. What are my rights?

CALLER: My wife has been at a company for 2 years. She has received positive performance reviews and awards from her employer. Out of the blue, her employer now wants her to report on the work she is doing every 15 minutes. Can a boss do that?

CALLER: My daughter got a part-time job at a jewelry store. Her boss said she needs to buy and wear their jewelry as part of the job. Can they force her to do that?

Why can’t the Ministry of Labour help an employee with severance pay after they have been fired?

Can you cancel a severance pay claim with the Ministry of Labour if you decide to pursue your full severance rights with a skilled employment lawyer?

CALLER: I’ve been at the same company for 10 years. I earn a bonus. They now want to add my bonus directly to my salary, but they will reduce the amount. What should I do?

CALLER: I left a company 3 months ago after less than a year of work. I worked 60 hours a week as a process server, and never received any overtime pay. Am I eligible for overtime pay?

How often does an employment lawyer encounter an inadequate severance pay offer?

Toronto employment lawyer David Vaughan, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA and across Ontario.

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

ON THIS EPISODE:
WEEK THAT WAS #1: A 28-year employee was off for 2 years on a medical leave. Her employer terminated her employment as part of a restructuring, not because of her condition. David Vaughan explains why her severance package offer was far from adequate.
CALLER: I’m 65 years old and have been employed for 8.5 years. I was just let go, and was offered 32 weeks’ pay. Is that a fair severance package? Do I have to get back to them by their offer deadline?
CALLER: My daughter was fired but couldn’t obtain full severance pay due to a termination clause in her employment contract. How do you protect the amount of severance pay you are owed if terminated when you are starting a new job?
WEEK THAT WAS #2: A 38-year-old, 3-year senior employee was let go. He was offered 3 months’ severance pay, which wasn’t a fair severance package. David explains what would be fair, and the role that a non-competition clause played in this scenario.
CALLER: After my previous company relocated, I accepted a job from a new employer through a job service. When I started, I was actually put into a completely different job, and was then fired before the end of the probationary period. What are my rights?
CALLER: My wife has been at a company for 2 years. She has received positive performance reviews and awards from her employer. Out of the blue, her employer now wants her to report on the work she is doing every 15 minutes. Can a boss do that?
CALLER: My daughter got a part-time job at a jewelry store. Her boss said she needs to buy and wear their jewelry as part of the job. Can they force her to do that?
Why can’t the Ministry of Labour help an employee with severance pay after they have been fired?
Can you cancel a severance pay claim with the Ministry of Labour if you decide to pursue your full severance rights with a skilled employment lawyer?
CALLER: I’ve been at the same company for 10 years. I earn a bonus. They now want to add my bonus directly to my salary, but they will reduce the amount. What should I do?
CALLER: I left a company 3 months ago after less than a year of work. I worked 60 hours a week as a process server, and never received any overtime pay. Am I eligible for overtime pay?
How often does an employment lawyer encounter an inadequate severance pay offer?

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Use The Severance Pay Calculator to find out how much severance pay you may be owed upon termination.

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Toronto employment lawyer&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/david-vaughan">David Vaughan</a>, partner&nbsp;at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA and across Ontario.
David shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
ON THIS EPISODE:
<ul>
<li>WEEK THAT WAS #1: A 28-year employee was off for 2 years on a medical leave. Her employer terminated her employment as part of a restructuring, not because of her condition. David Vaughan explains why her severance package offer was far from adequate.</li>
<li>CALLER: I&rsquo;m 65 years old and have been employed for 8.5 years. I was just let go, and was offered 32 weeks&rsquo; pay. Is that a fair severance package? Do I have to get back to them by their offer deadline?</li>
<li>CALLER: My daughter was fired but couldn&rsquo;t obtain full severance pay due to a termination clause in her employment contract. How do you protect the amount of severance pay you are owed if terminated when you are starting a new job?</li>
<li>WEEK THAT WAS #2: A 38-year-old, 3-year senior employee was let go. He was offered 3 months&rsquo; severance pay, which wasn&rsquo;t a fair severance package. David explains what would be fair, and the role that a non-competition clause played in this scenario.</li>
<li>CALLER: After my previous company relocated, I accepted a job from a new employer through a job service. When I started, I was actually put into a completely different job, and was then fired before the end of the probationary period. What are my rights?</li>
<li>CALLER: My wife has been at a company for 2 years. She has received positive performance reviews and awards from her employer. Out of the blue, her employer now wants her to report on the work she is doing every 15 minutes. Can a boss do that?</li>
<li>CALLER: My daughter got a part-time job at a jewelry store. Her boss said she needs to buy and wear their jewelry as part of the job. Can they force her to do that?</li>
<li>Why can&rsquo;t the Ministry of Labour help an employee with severance pay after they have been fired?</li>
<li>Can you cancel a severance pay claim with the Ministry of Labour if you decide to pursue your full severance rights with a skilled employment lawyer?</li>
<li>CALLER: I&rsquo;ve been at the same company for 10 years. I earn a bonus. They now want to add my bonus directly to my salary, but they will reduce the amount. What should I do?</li>
<li>CALLER: I left a company 3 months ago after less than a year of work. I worked 60 hours a week as a process server, and never received any overtime pay. Am I eligible for overtime pay?</li>
<li>How often does an employment lawyer encounter an inadequate severance pay offer?</li>
</ul>
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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 a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyer</a>.
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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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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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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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