WEEK THAT WAS: Email from listener who was being treated unfairly by their employer in an effort to force her out. This type of issue at work is grounds for a constructive dismissal.

CALLER: I am a union member but I believe that the union is protecting bad workers.  What can I do about representation as a union member?

CALLER: My wife went on vacation for 3 weeks, she was a part time employee.  When she returned they told her they no longer had shifts available for her and she is now down to one shift a month.  Are there any rules about part time hours?

CALLER: I am a truck driver and I was put in a situation where I requested to switch trailers with another truck driver to see a dying family member urgently.  I was told that our cargo switch would not be legal. Is there anything I can do?

WEEK THAT WAS #2: My company decided to put me in a different role, it's more senior but requires completely different skills.  The company announced this without asking me, I don't want to change roles.  What are my options?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL LEAVE: If you can't work and your doctor agrees, a medical note from your doctor is enough to provide to your employer for your leave.

CALLER: I signed a job offer with a new company, then received a better offer from my current employer. Am I allowed to stay with my current employer if I signed a job offer with the new employer? Is signing a job offer the same as signing an employment c

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL LEAVE: How long can someone be on medical leave?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL LEAVE: What happens to my position while I am away on medical leave?

CALLER: I am calling for a friend who injured herself and was off for 8 months on a disability leave. She suffered a workplace injury. She is being forced to return to work by the company. They threatened that her position would no longer be available if

CALLER: I was layed off after 5 years of employment and have only been offered one month of severance.  Am I owed any more?

CALLER: My son was accused of time theft after being promoted to management.  He was called into the office and terminated without any discussion or severance after being accused of time theft.  What are his rights?

CALLER: If I was off work due to an injury and my employer filled the position in my absence, is my employer obligated to place me back in the position I left?

CALLER: I have been a part-time employee for over 10 years with the same company.  Are my rights any different as a part-time employee instead of a full-time employee?

CALLER: If you are injured or sick during a probationary period can your employer let you go under probation?

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Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario.
Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
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Employment Issues?
Before you call a lawyer, use the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">Pocket Employment Lawyer</a> to calculate your potential severance package and find out if you might have a case.
Call 1-855-821-5900, 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 from an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/">employment lawyer</a>.
Denied Long-Term Disability?
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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.

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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.

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