WEEK THAT WAS #1: A construction worker employed for 22 years was let go without severance. His employer says he isn’t owed any. Are construction employees entitled to severance pay?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employer didn’t adhere to changes introduced to Ontario workplaces by Bill 148, including raising minimum wage.

Can my employer let me go for any reason and at any time?

You can’t be let go from your job for discriminatory reasons.

You can’t be let go from your job for trying to enforce your rights in the workplace. This would be called a reprisal.

You can’t be let go from your job if you complain about workplace harassment.

You can’t be let go from from your job for any reason related to pregnancy or parental leave.

You can’t be let go from from your job because you are sick and cannot work.

You can’t be let go from from your job if you have a drug or alcohol problem

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

My boss keeps threatening me that I am going to be fired, and that I’m on “the chopping block.” This stresses me out. What can I do?

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: When terminating employees, employers don’t know the difference between severance under common law versus the employment standards act.

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Putting somebody on a Temporary Layoff, thinking that it is allowed.

www.SeverancePayCalculator.com has been used by over 500,000 people to discover their full severance entitlements.

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer terminates an employee but does not provide notice of termination in writing.

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer believes that a probationary period is automatic

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: The employer doesn’t properly distinguish between Independent Contractors and employees

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

I was just told that I either have to take a pay cut or go on a Temporary Layoff for 3 months. What should I do?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ottawa, Toronto and throughout Ontario.

Lior 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 construction worker employed for 22 years was let go without severance. His employer says he isn’t owed any. Are construction employees entitled to severance pay?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employer didn’t adhere to changes introduced to Ontario workplaces by Bill 148, including raising minimum wage.

You can’t be let go from your job for discriminatory reasons.

You can’t be let go from your job for trying to enforce your rights in the workplace. This would be called a reprisal.

You can’t be let go from your job if you complain about workplace harassment.

You can’t be let go from from your job for any reason related to pregnancy or parental leave.

You can’t be let go from from your job because you are sick and cannot work.

You can’t be let go from from your job if you have a drug or alcohol problem

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

EMAIL: My boss keeps threatening me that I am going to be fired, and that I’m on “the chopping block.” This stresses me out. What can I do?

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: When terminating employees, employers don’t know the difference between severance under common law versus the employment standards act.

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Putting somebody on a Temporary Layoff, thinking that it is allowed

www.SeverancePayCalculator.com

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer terminates an employee but does not provide notice of termination in writing.

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer believes that a probationary period is automatic

MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: The employer doesn’t properly distinguish between Independent Contractors and employees

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

EMAIL: I was just told that I either have to take a pay cut or go on a Temporary Layoff for 3 months. What should I do?

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 Toronto employment lawyer.

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Canadian Employment Lawyer&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, founding partner&nbsp;at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ottawa, Toronto and throughout Ontario.
Lior 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 construction worker employed for 22 years was let go without severance. His employer says he isn&rsquo;t owed any. Are construction employees entitled to severance pay?
WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employer didn&rsquo;t adhere to changes introduced to Ontario workplaces by Bill 148, including raising minimum wage.
You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job for discriminatory reasons.
You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job for trying to enforce your rights in the workplace. This would be called a reprisal.
You can&rsquo;t be let go from your job if you complain about workplace harassment.
You can&rsquo;t be let go from from your job for any reason related to pregnancy or parental leave.
You can&rsquo;t be let go from from your job because you are sick and cannot work.
You can&rsquo;t be let go from from your job if you have a drug or alcohol problem
You can&rsquo;t be let go from from your job for trying to unionize
EMAIL: My boss keeps threatening me that I am going to be fired, and that I&rsquo;m on &ldquo;the chopping block.&rdquo; This stresses me out. What can I do?
MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: When terminating employees, employers don&rsquo;t know the difference between severance under common law versus the employment standards act.
MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Putting somebody on a Temporary Layoff, thinking that it is allowed
<a href="http://www.SeverancePayCalculator.com">www.SeverancePayCalculator.com</a>
MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer terminates an employee but does not provide notice of termination in writing.
MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: An employer believes that a probationary period is automatic
MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: The employer doesn&rsquo;t properly distinguish between Independent Contractors and employees
EMAIL: I was recruited by a very large company from a job I had for many years. I was just let go 10 months later because I wasn&rsquo;t a &ldquo;good fit.&rdquo; How much severance am I owed?
EMAIL: I was just told that I either have to take a pay cut or go on a Temporary Layoff for 3 months. What should I do?
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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/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto 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>.
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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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