WEEK THAT WAS #1: An employee’s son was diagnosed with a medical condition. Her employer refused to allow her to work from home for two weeks. Does an employer have to accommodate family status?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: After 2 years on a disability leave, an employee was ready to return to work on modified duty. His employer said they weren’t ready to take him back yet. Are they allowed to do that? Do they have a duty to accommodate?

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You can’t be let go from your job for discriminatory reasons. What constitutes discrimination? Lior Samfiru explains.

You can’t be let go from your job after trying to enforce your workplace rights.

You can’t be let go from your job because you are pregnant or taking a maternity leave or parent leave.

CALLER: Can you be fired for expecting to be paid during your lunch hour if you can’t leave the job site? Lior explains how an employment lawyer and the Employment Standards Branch comes into play on a matter of wage theft.

What should an employer do if they want to protect themselves from losing employees?

You can’t be let go from your job after trying to unionize.

What is a non-competition clause in an employment contract or employment agreement, and how do they work?

How common is a non-competition clause in an employment agreement or employment contract?

Is a non-compete clause actually enforceable?

Should you tell your new employer that you had a non-competition clause in your employment agreement with the previous employer?

If an employee wants to jump to another company, but signed an employment agreement with a non-competition clause, what should they do?

EMAIL: My boss keeps threatening me that I’m going to be fired, and sends me emails that say I am on the chopping block. Lior explains how this constitutes a constructive dismissal.

EMAIL: I was recruited by a very large company from a job I had for many years. I was let go 10 months after I started because I wasn’t a “good fit”. How much severance am I owed?

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 EPSIODE:
WEEK THAT WAS #1: An employee’s son was diagnosed with a medical condition. Her employer refused to allow her to work from home for two weeks. Does an employer have to accommodate family status?
WEEK THAT WAS #2: After 2 years on a disability leave, an employee was ready to return to work on modified duty. His employer said they weren’t ready to take him back yet. Are they allowed to do that? Do they have a duty to accommodate?
The Severance Pay Calculator
You can’t be let go from your job for discriminatory reasons. What constitutes discrimination? Lior Samfiru explains.
You can’t be let go from your job after trying to enforce your workplace rights.
You can’t be let go from your job because you are pregnant or taking a maternity leave or parent leave.
CALLER: Can you be fired for expecting to be paid during your lunch hour if you can’t leave the job site? Lior explains how an employment lawyer and the Employment Standards Branch comes into play on a matter of wage theft.
You can’t be let go from your job after trying to unionize.
What is a non-competition clause in an employment contract or employment agreement, and how do they work?
How common is a non-competition clause in an employment agreement or employment contract?
Is a non-compete clause actually enforceable?
Should you tell your new employer that you had a non-competition clause in your employment agreement with the previous employer?
If an employee wants to jump to another company, but signed an employment agreement with a non-competition clause, what should they do?
What should an employer do if they want to protect themselves from losing employees?
EMAIL: My boss keeps threatening me that I’m going to be fired, and sends me emails that say I am on the chopping block. Lior explains how this constitutes a constructive dismissal.
EMAIL: I was recruited by a very large company from a job I had for many years. I was let go 10 months after I started because I wasn’t a “good fit”. How much severance am I owed?

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 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 EPSIODE:
<ul>
<li>WEEK THAT WAS #1: An employee&rsquo;s son was diagnosed with a medical condition. Her employer refused to allow her to work from home for two weeks. Does an employer have to accommodate family status?</li>
<li>WEEK THAT WAS #2: After 2 years on a disability leave, an employee was ready to return to work on modified duty. His employer said they weren&rsquo;t ready to take him back yet. Are they allowed to do that? Do they have a duty to accommodate?</li>
<li><a href="http://www.severancepaycalculator.com">The Severance Pay Calculator</a></li>
<li>You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job for discriminatory reasons. What constitutes discrimination? Lior Samfiru explains.</li>
<li>You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job after trying to enforce your workplace rights.</li>
<li>You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job because you are pregnant or taking a maternity leave or parent leave.</li>
<li>CALLER: Can you be fired for expecting to be paid during your lunch hour if you can&rsquo;t leave the job site? Lior explains how an employment lawyer and the Employment Standards Branch comes into play on a matter of wage theft.</li>
<li>You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job after trying to unionize.</li>
<li>What is a non-competition clause in an employment contract or employment agreement, and how do they work?</li>
<li>How common is a non-competition clause in an employment agreement or employment contract?</li>
<li>Is a non-compete clause actually enforceable?</li>
<li>Should you tell your new employer that you had a non-competition clause in your employment agreement with the previous employer?</li>
<li>If an employee wants to jump to another company, but signed an employment agreement with a non-competition clause, what should they do?</li>
<li>What should an employer do if they want to protect themselves from losing employees?</li>
<li>EMAIL: My boss keeps threatening me that I&rsquo;m going to be fired, and sends me emails that say I am on the chopping block. Lior explains how this constitutes a constructive dismissal.</li>
<li>EMAIL: I was recruited by a very large company from a job I had for many years. I was let go 10 months after I started because I wasn&rsquo;t a &ldquo;good fit&rdquo;. How much severance am I owed?</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/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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