I missed the severance offer deadline. What should I do now?

I was the victim of workplace harassment. Do I have to suffer through it?

CALLER: My friend experienced an issue with his employer regarding a medical leave of absence, after giving one month's notice.

Workplace Harassment: How common is workplace harassment?

Workplace Harassment: From a legal standpoint, what is considered workplace harassment?

Workplace Harassment: What are an employer’s obligations regarding workplace harassment?

Workplace Harassment: What should I do if I am subject to harassment at work?

Workplace Harassment: What should I do if the person I report to is harassing me?

Workplace Harassment: Should I be concerned that I will be punished by my employer if I complain about harassment at work?

Workplace Harassment: What should an employer do about harassment in the workplace?

Ottawa Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario.

Every Saturday at 5pm on Newstalk 580 CFRA, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

Chapter 1:

I missed the severance offer deadline. What should I do now?

An employee lost her job on a Monday, and was provided with a severance offer that had a Friday deadline. She was hospitalized with an illness during the week, and missed the severance deadline. Alex explained what her options are.

Chapter 2:

I was the victim of workplace harassment. Do I have to suffer through it?

An employee’s boss swore at him and demeaned him constantly in emails and text messages. The employee wondered if he had no option but to resign, or if he could take action against his employer.

Chapter 3: CALLER

My friend submitted his resignation with one months’ notice.  A week later, he asked his employer for a week’s vacation for personal issues, but was denied. There were also issues with a requested medical leave of absence

Chapter 4: 

Workplace Harassment: How common is workplace harassment?

Chapter 5: 

Workplace Harassment: From a legal standpoint, what is considered workplace harassment?

Chapter 6: 

Workplace Harassment: What are an employer’s obligations regarding workplace harassment?

Chapter 7: 

Workplace Harassment: What should I do if I am subject to harassment at work?

Chapter 8: 

Workplace Harassment: What should I do if the person I report to is harassing me?

Chapter 7: 

Workplace Harassment: What should I do if I am subject to harassment at work?

Chapter 8: 

Workplace Harassment: Should I be concerned that I will be punished by my employer if I complain about harassment at work?

Chapter 9: 

Workplace Harassment: What should an employer do about harassment in the workplace?

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Ottawa Employment Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/alex-lucifero">Alex Lucifero</a>, Managing Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario.
Every Saturday at 5pm on Newstalk 580 CFRA, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
Chapter 1:
I missed the severance offer deadline. What should I do now?
An employee lost her job on a Monday, and was provided with a severance offer that had a Friday deadline. She was hospitalized with an illness during the week, and missed the severance deadline. Alex explained what her options are.
Chapter 2:
I was the victim of workplace harassment. Do I have to suffer through it?
An employee’s boss swore at him and demeaned him constantly in emails and text messages. The employee wondered if he had no option but to resign, or if he could take action against his employer.
Chapter 3: CALLER
My friend submitted his resignation with one months’ notice.  A week later, he asked his employer for a week’s vacation for personal issues, but was denied. There were also issues with a requested medical leave of absence
Chapter 4: 
Workplace Harassment: How common is workplace harassment?
Chapter 5: 
Workplace Harassment: From a legal standpoint, what is considered workplace harassment?
Chapter 6: 
Workplace Harassment: What are an employer’s obligations regarding workplace harassment?
Chapter 7: 
Workplace Harassment: What should I do if I am subject to harassment at work?
Chapter 8: 
Workplace Harassment: What should I do if the person I report to is harassing me?
Chapter 7: 
Workplace Harassment: What should I do if I am subject to harassment at work?
Chapter 8: 
Workplace Harassment: Should I be concerned that I will be punished by my employer if I complain about harassment at work?
Chapter 9: 
Workplace Harassment: What should an employer do about harassment in the workplace?
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Employment Issues?
Before you call a lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a> to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.
Call 1-855-821-5900, email <a href="mailto:Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca">Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca</a> or fill out a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/contact-us/">contact form</a> to get help from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/">employment lawyer</a>.
Denied Long-Term Disability?
Discover your rights when your long-term disability claim is denied. <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/disability-law/">Find out more here</a> or use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-disability-lawyer/">Pocket Disability Lawyer</a> to find out how we can help.

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

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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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