WEEK THAT WAS #1: A 9 year employee signed a new 1 year contract at the company every year. This year, her contract wasn’t renewed. Can her employer do that? Is she owed even severance?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: Employee provided a doctor’s note to his employer, who said it was no good because it was from a walk-in clinic, and didn’t include a diagnosis. Is this right? Does an employer have a right to know about your diagnosis?

I’ve never taken more than 1 week vacation in the 5 years I’ve worked for my company. I want to take 2 weeks off this year, but my boss said no. Can they do that?

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I was just given a termination letter that offers me 12 weeks’ severance pay after 4.5 years with my company. The HR Manager says that if I hire a lawyer, the company will refuse to pay me the 12 weeks. Do I have to accept the offer?

I have been off on a stress leave for 2 months. I don’t want to go back to work, because I am afraid of how I will be treated. What do I do now?

I’ve been working for my employer for the last year. I am considered part-time, but work 30 - 35 hours a week. If I am let go, do I lose my severance because I am not full time?

I’ve been struggling with a drinking problem over the last year. I think my employer suspects something is wrong. If I am let go, is there anything I can do?

I’ve had two surgeries over the past 10 months, and had to miss work for weeks at a time. My employer told me that I’ve exhausted all of my leave days. What happens if I need to miss more work due to medical reasons?

I’m a trucker driver and work for one logistics company that owns my truck. Am I actually an independent contractor?

CALLER: Should I be paid to drive to and from the job site? The company provides my vehicle and the tools inside the vehicle.

CALLER: My company tends to give working notice instead of severance pay. What if you don’t want to continue working for a company when you’ve been terminated?

CALLER: I provided work for my employer, but they are withholding pay, blaming a licensing technicality. What should I do?

I’m a private school teacher. I just learned that I’m pregnant. I’m worried that my contract won’t be renewed at the end of the school year. Can they do that?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in British Columbia, and 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 9 year employee signed a new 1 year contract at the company every year. This year, her contract wasn’t renewed. Can her employer do that? Is she owed even severance?

- WEEK THAT WAS #2: Employee provided a doctor’s note to his employer, who said it was no good because it was from a walk-in clinic, and didn’t include a diagnosis. Is this right? Does an employer have a right to know about your diagnosis?

- I’ve never taken more than 1 week vacation in the 5 years I’ve worked for my company. I want to take 2 weeks off this year, but my boss said no. Can they do that?

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- I was just given a termination letter that offers me 12 weeks’ severance pay after 4.5 years with my company. The HR Manager says that if I hire a lawyer, the company will refuse to pay me the 12 weeks. Do I have to accept the offer?

- I have been off on a stress leave for 2 months. I don’t want to go back to work, because I am afraid of how I will be treated. What do I do now?

- I’ve been working for my employer for the last year. I am considered part-time, but work 30 - 35 hours a week. If I am let go, do I lose my severance because I am not full time?

- I’ve been struggling with a drinking problem over the last year. I think my employer suspects something is wrong. If I am let go, is there anything I can do?

- I’ve had two surgeries over the past 10 months, and had to miss work for weeks at a time. My employer told me that I’ve exhausted all of my leave days. What happens if I need to miss more work due to medical reasons?

- I’m a trucker driver and work for one logistics company that owns my truck. Am I actually an independent contractor?

- CALLER: Should I be paid to drive to and from the job site? The company provides my vehicle and the tools inside the vehicle.

- CALLER: My company tends to give working notice instead of severance pay. What if you don’t want to continue working for a company when you’ve been terminated?

- CALLER: I provided work for my employer, but they are withholding pay, blaming a licensing technicality. What should I do?

- I’m a private school teacher. I just learned that I’m pregnant. I’m worried that my contract won’t be renewed at the end of the school year. Can they do that?

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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 a Vancouver employment lawyer.

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Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, Partner&nbsp;at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in British Columbia, and 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 9 year employee signed a new 1 year contract at the company every year. This year, her contract wasn&rsquo;t renewed. Can her employer do that? Is she owed even severance?
- WEEK THAT WAS #2: Employee provided a doctor&rsquo;s note to his employer, who said it was no good because it was from a walk-in clinic, and didn&rsquo;t include a diagnosis. Is this right? Does an employer have a right to know about your diagnosis?
- I&rsquo;ve never taken more than 1 week vacation in the 5 years I&rsquo;ve worked for my company. I want to take 2 weeks off this year, but my boss said no. Can they do that?
- Severance Pay Calculator
- I was just given a termination letter that offers me 12 weeks&rsquo; severance pay after 4.5 years with my company. The HR Manager says that if I hire a lawyer, the company will refuse to pay me the 12 weeks. Do I have to accept the offer?
- I have been off on a stress leave for 2 months. I don&rsquo;t want to go back to work, because I am afraid of how I will be treated. What do I do now?
- I&rsquo;ve been working for my employer for the last year. I am considered part-time, but work 30 - 35 hours a week. If I am let go, do I lose my severance because I am not full time?
- I&rsquo;ve been struggling with a drinking problem over the last year. I think my employer suspects something is wrong. If I am let go, is there anything I can do?
- I&rsquo;ve had two surgeries over the past 10 months, and had to miss work for weeks at a time. My employer told me that I&rsquo;ve exhausted all of my leave days. What happens if I need to miss more work due to medical reasons?
- I&rsquo;m a trucker driver and work for one logistics company that owns my truck. Am I actually an independent contractor?
- CALLER: Should I be paid to drive to and from the job site? The company provides my vehicle and the tools inside the vehicle.
- CALLER: My company tends to give working notice instead of severance pay. What if you don&rsquo;t want to continue working for a company when you&rsquo;ve been terminated?
- CALLER: I provided work for my employer, but they are withholding pay, blaming a licensing technicality. What should I do?
- I&rsquo;m a private school teacher. I just learned that I&rsquo;m pregnant. I&rsquo;m worried that my contract won&rsquo;t be renewed at the end of the school year. Can they do that?
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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/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver 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

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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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