CALLER: After 2 years, the construction company I work for cut ALL of my hours in January. They told me to wait for another project to come around. What should I do?

TRIAL WIN: Lia discusses a significant win for her client in Greenlees v. Starline Windows Ltd., where she secured 6 months' pay for an employee after only 6 months of employment.

2-year Statute of Limitations: Lia explains to caller that you have 2 years to file a claim

Lia Moody explains the difference between 2-year limitation period and 6-month limitation period in British Columbia legal claims.

COMMON EMPLOYMENT LAW QUESTIONS: I tried to go back to work following a disability leave, but my boss has no job for me to return to

CALLER: I am being overworked by my boss. What can I do?

CALLER: I returned to work after being injured on the job, but am having trouble working. If I can't work, what do I do?

CALLER: Last year I was laid off. How much time do I have to take legal action for being terminated? Do I get severance, even if I was fired for cause?

CALLER: My employer fired me because I didn’t get them a doctor’s note by their deadline. Can they do that?

Listen below as a Vancouver Employment Lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP reveals your workplace rights in British Columbia on the Employment Law Show. They shatter myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

On This Week's Show:

- The lawyer discusses a significant win for her client in Greenlees v. Starline Windows Ltd., where she secured 6 months' pay for an employee after only 6 months of employment.
- A Construction worker's hours were cut back to nothing. His employer told him to wait for another project to come around. Can they do that?
- The 2-year and 6-month limitation periods on legal claims in British Columbia where employment law is concerned
- I tried to go back to work following a disability leave, but my boss has no job for me to return to.
- I'm being overworked by my boss. What can I do?
- I returned to work after being injured on the job, but am having trouble working, If I can't work, what do I do?
- Last year I was laid off. How much time do I have to take legal action for being termination. Do I get severance, even if I was fired for cause?
- My employer fired me because I didn't get them a doctor's note by their deadline. Can they do that?

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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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Listen below as <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">a Vancouver Employment Lawyer</a> at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP reveals your <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/british-columbia/">workplace rights in British Columbia</a> on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>. They shatter myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
On This Week's Show:
- The lawyer discusses a significant win for her client in <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/trial-win-6-months-pay-6-months-employment/">Greenlees v. Starline Windows Ltd.</a>, where she secured 6 months' pay for an employee after only 6 months of employment. - A Construction worker's hours were cut back to nothing. His employer told him to wait for another project to come around. Can they do that? - The 2-year and 6-month limitation periods on legal claims in British Columbia where employment law is concerned - I tried to go back to work following a disability leave, but my boss has no job for me to return to. - I'm being overworked by my boss. What can I do? - I returned to work after being injured on the job, but am having trouble working, If I can't work, what do I do? - Last year I was laid off. How much time do I have to take legal action for being termination. Do I get severance, even if I was fired for cause? - My employer fired me because I didn't get them a doctor's note by their deadline. 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> 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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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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