Changes to the price of sales for commission workers

Promotions during maternity leave

How to seek severance from an employer?

How common is it for individuals to get legal advice after being let go from a position?

Do I have to sue my past employer to get severance?

What is the likelihood of success for obtaining better severance?

Is obtaining better severance through legal counsel an expensive process?

How long will it take to resolve my severance pay matter?

What advice would you give an individual who is working with an employment lawyer to try and improve their severance?

What percentage of people receive adequate severance?

What about having concerns over damaging the relationship with your previous employer?

Can my employer move me from full-time to part-time?

My employer wants to retract my termination, do I have to accept?

Is it possible to fight a dismissal for cause if you don’t think it’s valid so that you can still collect EI?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights 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:

Changes to the price of sales for commission workers:

A salesperson at a car dealership called.  Recently his employer decided that there were no longer going to be price negotiations on used cars.  For this employee this was a problem because he wouldn’t be able to get a better price on selling the car, this would result in a loss of income for him (at least a 30% pay cut).  Though this might be a good decision for the business it may not be the best for the employees as it would result in a loss of income.  This could be treated as a constructive dismissal due to loss of pay, because it makes earning the same level of income more difficult.

Chapter 2:

Promotions while on maternity leave:

A woman who was on maternity leave called us.  While she was on maternity leave a coworker in a different position retired and she was hoping to be considered for the position.  She was told by her employer that they needed someone more senior than her to take over the position.  When she returned to work she found out that the position had been filled by someone more junior than her in the company.

Chapter 3:

Obtaining Better Severance:
The process of seeking severance pay from a past employer and how frequently incorrect compensation amounts are given.
How common is it for individuals to get legal advice after being let go from a position?
I don’t want to sue my past employer for severance.
What is the likelihood of success for obtaining better severance?
Is this obtaining severance expensive process?
How long will it take to resolve my severance matter?
What advice would you give an individual who is working with an employment lawyer to try and improve their severance?
What percentage of people receive adequate severance?
What about having concerns over damaging the relationship with your previous employer?

Chapter 4:

Can my employer change my working hours significantly without notice?

I have been working 5 days a week at a pharmacy for the last 3 years.  The owner told me today that they are dropping my hours down to 1 day per work going forward. Is my employer allowed to do this?

Chapter 5:

Can my employer decide to retract a termination?

I recently received a letter terminating my employment due to outsourcing my job.  I signed the offer and accepted the terms of their termination.  One week later the contacted me to tell me they had made a mistake and wanted to retract the termination.  Can they do that?

Chapter 6:

Is it possible to fight a dismissal for cause if you don’t think it’s valid so that you can still collect EI?

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 Ottawa 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 at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights 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:
Changes to the price of sales for commission workers:
A salesperson at a car dealership called.&nbsp; Recently his employer decided that there were no longer going to be price negotiations on used cars.&nbsp; For this employee this was a problem because he wouldn&rsquo;t be able to get a better price on selling the car, this would result in a loss of income for him (at least a 30% pay cut).&nbsp; Though this might be a good decision for the business it may not be the best for the employees as it would result in a loss of income.&nbsp; This could be treated as a constructive dismissal due to loss of pay, because it makes earning the same level of income more difficult.
Chapter 2:
Promotions while on maternity leave:
A woman who was on maternity leave called us.&nbsp; While she was on maternity leave a coworker in a different position retired and she was hoping to be considered for the position.&nbsp; She was told by her employer that they needed someone more senior than her to take over the position.&nbsp; When she returned to work she found out that the position had been filled by someone more junior than her in the company.
Chapter 3:
Obtaining Better Severance:
<ul>
<li>The process of seeking severance pay from a past employer and how frequently incorrect compensation amounts are given.</li>
<li>How common is it for individuals to get legal advice after being let go from a position?</li>
<li>I don&rsquo;t want to sue my past employer for severance.</li>
<li>What is the likelihood of success for obtaining better severance?</li>
<li>Is this obtaining severance expensive process?</li>
<li>How long will it take to resolve my severance matter?</li>
<li>What advice would you give an individual who is working with an employment lawyer to try and improve their severance?</li>
<li>What percentage of people receive adequate severance?</li>
<li>What about having concerns over damaging the relationship with your previous employer?</li>
</ul>
Chapter 4:
Can my employer change my working hours significantly without notice?
I have been working 5 days a week at a pharmacy for the last 3 years.&nbsp; The owner told me today that they are dropping my hours down to 1 day per work going forward. Is my employer allowed to do this?
Chapter 5:
Can my employer decide to retract a termination?
I recently received a letter terminating my employment due to outsourcing my job.&nbsp; I signed the offer and accepted the terms of their termination.&nbsp; One week later the contacted me to tell me they had made a mistake and wanted to retract the termination.&nbsp; Can they do that?
Chapter 6:
Is it possible to fight a dismissal for cause if you don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s valid so that you can still collect EI?
<hr>
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/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa 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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