WEEK THAT WAS #1: A hotel worker was a casual worker for 3 years, and then full time for 4 years before being fired. Does time spent as a casual worker count towards severance pay?

CALLER: I work full-time for one employer, and have secured employment with an employer doing the same type of work. Can one of my employers force me to sign an employment agreement to stop me for working for another company?

CALLER: I’m an electrician. I was fired after 6 years on the job, but wasn’t given a severance package. This happened 5 years ago. How much am I owed?

The factors that go into calculating termination pay, and the 2 year limitation period on severance pay.

COMMON MISTAKES THAT EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer often does not understand the difference between the Employment Standards Act and common law where severance pay is concerned.

COMMON MISTAKES THAT EMPLOYERS MAKE: Employers often don’t take the time to make sure that employment agreements/employment contracts are enforceable.

COMMON MISTAKES THAT EMPLOYERS MAKE: Employers assume that probationary periods are automatic.

Severance pay for short-service employees is often higher than for long-service employees

COMMON MISTAKES THAT EMPLOYERS MAKE: Employers don’t pay overtime to salaried employees.

CALLER: My employer doesn’t pay overtime, but does give us days in lieu of overtime. Is that acceptable, and is lieu time calculated at “time and a half” pay?

CALLER: I was fired, but my union failed to represent me properly afterwards. Is there anything I can do? Can I hire an employment lawyer instead of using my union?

CALLER: I’ve been working at a restaurant for 10 years. I’m 50. I’m not on good terms with my employer right now. How much severance pay would I be owed if I was let go today?

EMAIL: My boss keeps threatening me that I’m going to be fired. I have emails from him that say that I’m on the chopping block. I’m stressed out. What can I do?

CALLER: I was employed for 13 years with a company. I was terminated with 2 weeks’ severance pay. Their competitor hired me 2 weeks later at the same level of compensation. Am I owed any severance pay?

CALLER: My husband is a manager. His employer told him that because he’s a manager,  he’s not owed any statutory holiday pay. Is that true? They also want to change his work schedule. Can they do that?

CALLER: My wife was moved from an hourly position to a salaried managerial position. She works many hours of overtime. Is she owed any overtime pay?

CALLER: I’ve just been fired after 14 years from a management position. My income was based on commission. How would my severance pay be calculated?

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 TODAY'S SHOW:

- COMMON MISTAKES THAT EMPLOYERS MAKE
- Does time spent as a casual worker count towards severance pay?
- Can one of my employers force me to sign an employment agreement to stop me for working with another company I work for?
- I’m an electrician. I was fired after 6 years on the job, but wasn’t given a severance package. This happened 5 years ago. How much am I owed?
- Severance pay for short-service employees is often higher than for long-service employees
- My employer doesn’t pay overtime, but does give us days in lieu of overtime. Is that acceptable, and is lieu time calculated at “time and a half” pay?
- I was fired, but my union failed to represent me properly afterwards. Is there anything I can do? Can I hire an employment lawyer instead of using my union?
- My boss keeps threatening me that I’m going to be fired. I have emails from him that say that I’m on the chopping block. I’m stressed out. What can I do?
- I was employed for 13 years with a company. I was terminated with 2 weeks’ severance pay. Their competitor hired me 2 weeks later at the same level of compensation. Am I owed any severance pay?
- I’ve just been fired after 14 years from a management position. My income was based on commission. How would my severance pay be calculated?

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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.
&nbsp;ON TODAY'S SHOW:
-&nbsp;COMMON MISTAKES THAT EMPLOYERS MAKE - Does time spent as a casual worker count towards severance pay? -&nbsp;Can one of my employers force me to sign an employment agreement to stop me for working with another company I work for? -&nbsp;I&rsquo;m an electrician. I was fired after 6 years on the job, but wasn&rsquo;t given a severance package. This happened 5 years ago. How much am I owed? -&nbsp;Severance pay for short-service employees is often higher than for long-service employees -&nbsp;My employer doesn&rsquo;t pay overtime, but does give us days in lieu of overtime. Is that acceptable, and is lieu time calculated at &ldquo;time and a half&rdquo; pay? -&nbsp;I was fired, but my union failed to represent me properly afterwards. Is there anything I can do? Can I hire an employment lawyer instead of using my union? - My boss keeps threatening me that I&rsquo;m going to be fired. I have emails from him that say that I&rsquo;m on the chopping block. I&rsquo;m stressed out. What can I do? -&nbsp;I was employed for 13 years with a company. I was terminated with 2 weeks&rsquo; severance pay. Their competitor hired me 2 weeks later at the same level of compensation. Am I owed any severance pay? -&nbsp;I&rsquo;ve just been fired after 14 years from a management position. My income was based on commission. How would my severance pay be calculated?
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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>.
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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>.

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 <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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