WEEK THAT WAS #1: 56-year-old technology salesperson was fired after 2 years. He was offered an inadequate 2 weeks’ severance pay. A non-competition clause prevented him from working in the GTA for 12 months in the technology sector. Jon found a solution.

WEEK THAT WAS #2: An accounting firm experienced financial trouble, and stopped paying salaries for 3 months. A frustrated employee with 8 years of service called us. Jon explains how her terms of employment had been breached.

CALLER: I'm a 30-year employee at a company. I was put in a new position, but it's not working out. My performance reviews aren't going well. Is there anything I can do?

www.SeverancePayCalculator.com - Why over 550,000 people have used it, and how it has helped Canadian employers and employees discover their full severance pay entitlements.

CALLER: Jon and a caller discuss the merits of a for cause termination/termination for cause (meaning that you are fired without severance pay)

CALLER: Wife has been working at a business for 2 years. The boss' cousin is giving her trouble. Boss gave her a big raise and email promise of a "job for life" when she sought work elsewhere. How does that affect her severance?

BIGGEST MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Not understanding the difference between common law and Employment Standards Act severance pay/termination pay

BIGGEST MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Putting employees on a Temporary Layoff

CALLER: I work for a company that deals with nuclear materials. They want me to begin working with nuclear waste, but I am worried about safety. Do I have the right to refuse work due to safety concerns?

CALLER: I'm a long-term manager at a company. All of our team members are part of a professional association. All of the fees for my male coworkers are have been paid for, except for mine. What are my rights?

BIGGEST MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Not providing notice of termination (working notice) in writing!

BIGGEST MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: Entering into unenforceable employment contracts

EMAIL: I’ve been working for a construction company as a manager for 10 years. They said they don’t have any more work for me, and don’t owe me severance because I am a Construction Worker. Is that true?

EMAIL: My father’s doctor provided a note for his employer that says he cannot return back to work ever again due to a back injury. Does his employer owe him severance pay?

EMAIL: I run a car dealership. I have a problem with an older salesperson who won’t listen to me. He thinks he knows more than me, and treats me with disdain. What can I do about him?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus, Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the GTA and across Ontario.

Jon shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

- Non-Competition Clauses
- Severance for Short Service Employees and Salespeople
- Salary withheld by employer
- New position, bad Performance Reviews
- The Severance Pay Calculator
- The merits of a Termination For Cause/For Cause Termination
- A big raise and a "job for life"
- Refusing a to work a new, potentially unsafe job
- When coworkers receive job benefits that you don't have access to
- Construction Workers and Severance Pay
- The doctor says I can't work ever again due to an injury!
- How to deal with an insubordinate employee

BIGGEST MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE
1) Not understanding the difference between common law and Employment Standards Act severance pay
2) Putting employees on a Temporary Layoff
3) Not providing Notice of Termination
4) Entering into Unenforceable Contracts

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.

Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here.

 

 

Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/jon-pinkus">Jon Pinkus</a>, Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the GTA and across Ontario.
Jon shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
- Non-Competition Clauses - Severance for Short Service Employees and Salespeople - Salary withheld by employer - New position, bad Performance Reviews - The Severance Pay Calculator - The merits of a Termination For Cause/For Cause Termination - A big raise and a "job for life" - Refusing a to work a new, potentially unsafe job - When coworkers receive job benefits that you don't have access to - Construction Workers and Severance Pay - The doctor says I can't work ever again due to an injury! - How to deal with an insubordinate employee
BIGGEST MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE 1) Not understanding the difference between common law and Employment Standards Act severance pay 2) Putting employees on a Temporary Layoff 3) Not providing Notice of Termination 4) Entering into Unenforceable Contracts
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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

Advice you need. Compensation You Deserve.

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.