What are my rights when returning to work after medical leave?

Am I required to provide my employer with a doctor’s note?

Are salary workers entitled to overtime pay?

What happens when you go on disability leave?

Common issues that arise with medical leave?

Am I owed severance if I was fired for refusing to perform duties that were not part of my position?

If someone must be away from work for medical reasons, what do they need to do?

Is there a length of time that an individual can be away from work for medical reasons?

What happens if a company refuses to pay your severance?

What happens if someone is off for an extended period of time?

Does it matter if the company has a disability plan?

Is an employer required to pay out any salary owed of an employee who has passed away?

My company has recently changed owners, there have been problems with my salary.  How long should I wait before pursuing the matter legally?

Do I have to pay staff severance if I am retiring and closing my business?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario.

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on The Employment Hour. Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.

In this episode:

Chapter 1:

What are my rights when returning to work after medical leave?

Gentleman was offered 2 years for medical leave.  After 2 years he was ready to return to work and told his employer.  He was told they didn’t have a position for them at the time and they would get back to him about finding somewhere for him to work.  After 1 year he didn’t hear anything back about his employment.  What are his entitlements?

Chapter 2:

Am I required to provide my employer with a doctor’s note?

I had a doctor’s appointment a few weeks ago and didn’t get a note about it.  I told him that I went there, my boss asked me for the doctor’s name and number so they could contact the doctor for proof of my visit.  They have asked me to draft a note to send to the doctor to give them permission to contact him for confirmation.  Should I do this? Can I be fired for not producing a doctors note?

Chapter 3:

Are salary workers entitled to overtime pay?

An employee worked 50 – 60 hours per week every week for 10 years and never received overtime.  His employer told him that as a salaried worker he wasn’t entitled to overtime pay.  After hearing the show he discovered his entitlements and that he was, in fact, owed overtime for the past 10 years. 

Chapter 4:
What happens when you go on disability leave?
What issues do you see when it comes to disability leave?

Chapter 5:

Am I owed severance if I was fired for refusing to perform duties that were not part of my position?

I worked for a company in IT doing server setup.  I was employed as a contractor and had been doing it for 12 years.  My boss asked me to fire another employee and I refused, stating it wasn’t a part of my position and was fired along with the other employee as a result.  Am I owed any severance for this?

Chapter 6:

If someone must be away from work for medical reasons, what do they need to do?

Is there a length of time that an individual can be away from work for medical reasons?

Chapter 7:

If you have a settlement where you are owed severance and you go to get your severance from the company.  What happens if the company refuses to pay you?

Chapter 8:
What happens if someone is off for an extended period of time?
Does it matter if the company has a disability plan?

Chapter 9:

Is an employer required to pay out any remaining salary of an employee who has passed away?

My boyfriend died last September of liver failure.  He was working as a contractor at the time and was still owed a week and a half of pay after he passed away but his employer refused to pay.  Does an employer have to pay the remainder of his pay?

Chapter 10:

My company has recently changed owners, there have been problems with my salary.  How long should I wait before pursuing the matter legally?

The company I worked for declared bankruptcy and was bought out by a new company.  Since the company has changed hands they haven’t paid my salary properly and they changed my listed start date to January of this year. I have worked for the company for 30 years. How long do I have to give my employer to get these things right?

Chapter 11:

Do I have to pay staff severance if I am retiring and closing my business?

I have a secretary that has been with me for more than 20 years and I am planning to retire.  When I retire what are my obligations for paying out her position?

Experiencing an Employment Issue?

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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 an employment lawyer.

Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.

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Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, founding partner&nbsp;at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA, Hamilton, London and across Ontario.
Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on The Employment Hour. Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
In this episode:
Chapter 1:
What are my rights when returning to work after medical leave?
Gentleman was offered 2 years for medical leave.&nbsp; After 2 years he was ready to return to work and told his employer.&nbsp; He was told they didn&rsquo;t have a position for them at the time and they would get back to him about finding somewhere for him to work.&nbsp; After 1 year he didn&rsquo;t hear anything back about his employment.&nbsp; What are his entitlements?
Chapter 2:
Am I required to provide my employer with a doctor&rsquo;s note?
I had a doctor&rsquo;s appointment a few weeks ago and didn&rsquo;t get a note about it.&nbsp; I told him that I went there, my boss asked me for the doctor&rsquo;s name and number so they could contact the doctor for proof of my visit.&nbsp; They have asked me to draft a note to send to the doctor to give them permission to contact him for confirmation.&nbsp; Should I do this? Can I be fired for not producing a doctors note?
Chapter 3:
Are salary workers entitled to overtime pay?
An employee worked 50 &ndash; 60 hours per week every week for 10 years and never received overtime.&nbsp; His employer told him that as a salaried worker he wasn&rsquo;t entitled to overtime pay.&nbsp; After hearing the show he discovered his entitlements and that he was, in fact, owed overtime for the past 10 years.&nbsp;
Chapter 4:
<ul>
<li>What happens when you go on disability leave?</li>
<li>What issues do you see when it comes to disability leave?</li>
</ul>
Chapter 5:
Am I owed severance if I was fired for refusing to perform duties that were not part of my position?
I worked for a company in IT doing server setup.&nbsp; I was employed as a contractor and had been doing it for 12 years.&nbsp; My boss asked me to fire another employee and I refused, stating it wasn&rsquo;t a part of my position and was fired along with the other employee as a result.&nbsp; Am I owed any severance for this?
Chapter 6:
If someone must be away from work for medical reasons, what do they need to do?
Is there a length of time that an individual can be away from work for medical reasons?
Chapter 7:
If you have a settlement where you are owed severance and you go to get your severance from the company.&nbsp; What happens if the company refuses to pay you?
Chapter 8:
<ul>
<li>What happens if someone is off for an extended period of time?</li>
<li>Does it matter if the company has a disability plan?</li>
</ul>
Chapter 9:
Is an employer required to pay out any remaining salary of an employee who has passed away?
My boyfriend died last September of liver failure.&nbsp; He was working as a contractor at the time and was still owed a week and a half of pay after he passed away but his employer refused to pay.&nbsp; Does an employer have to pay the remainder of his pay?
Chapter 10:
My company has recently changed owners, there have been problems with my salary.&nbsp; How long should I wait before pursuing the matter legally?
The company I worked for declared bankruptcy and was bought out by a new company.&nbsp; Since the company has changed hands they haven&rsquo;t paid my salary properly and they changed my listed start date to January of this year. I have worked for the company for 30 years. How long do I have to give my employer to get these things right?
Chapter 11:
Do I have to pay staff severance if I am retiring and closing my business?
I have a secretary that has been with me for more than 20 years and I am planning to retire.&nbsp; When I retire what are my obligations for paying out her position?
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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 an <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">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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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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