Car Salesperson & Change in Compensation

What Severance Pay is Based On

Maternity Leave, Promotion & Human Rights Violation

Fired After WSIB Benefits Cut Off

Impacts of Change in Commission

Severance for Driver at Courier Company

What happens during a severance package review?

Ministry of Labour Complaint Against an Employer

How Often Do People Have Their Severance Package Reviewed?

Employer Fails to Issue Record of Employment

Failure to Pay HST to CRA

Error in Calculating Income & Limitation Period

Why You Don’t Have to Sue to Get Severance

Change in Control Clause

Does Maternity Leave Promotion Become Permanent?

Problem with Employee Who Works Remotely

Why commission changes mean severance pay, maternity leave rights, income errors, why you don't need to sue to get a fair severance package and MORE on The Employment Hour. 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.

ON THIS EPISODE

Chapter 1:

Car Salesperson & Change in Compensation

A car salesperson worked on the same commission structure for 10 years. The car dealership announced that they would be selling cars at a much lower price, which would affect commission earned by the salespeople. Lior explains why this is Constructive Dismissal, and what that means.

Chapter 2:

What Severance Pay is Based On

Is Severance Pay based on the amount of money you earn at the time of termination, or is it based on your average salary over the time you spent at the company?

Chapter 3:

Maternity Leave, Promotion & Human Rights Violation 

While on Maternity Leave, an employee learned that a promotion was available at the company. She was told it was only available to more senior employees. It was ultimately given to a less senior employee. Lior explains why this may have been a human rights violation

Chapter 4:

Fired After WSIB Benefits Cut Off

I was injured at work and went on WSIB benefits and modified duties after 5 weeks on the job. I was cut off WSIB and then fired by my employer on the same day. My record of employment now says that I was “laid off”. What are my rights?

Chapter 5:

Impacts of Change in Commission

A caller asks Lior a question related to The Week That Was discussed in Chapter 1 of this episode.

Chapter 6:

Severance for Driver at Courier Company

I was laid off as an employee from a courier company 2 months ago. I was there for 6 years. My boss said he didn’t need me anymore and that I wasn’t owed anything. Was he allowed to let me go?

Chapter 7:

What happens during a severance package review?

What happens when somebody calls us to review a severance package?

Chapter 8:

Ministry of Labour Complaint Against an Employer

I’m an employer who let go 2 employees at the end of the season. They have gone to the Ministry Labour and claimed that I owe them money. Why are employees allowed to file a complaint without any proof and put the onus on the employer?

Chapter 9:

How Often Do People Have Their Severance Package Reviewed?

Chapter 10:

Employer Fails to Issue Record of Employment

My friend has been off work for over a month from a body shop due to a pinched nerve. He has medical support from his doctor, but his employer refuses to sign paperwork to allow him to take EI. What can he do?

Chapter 11:

Failure to Pay HST to CRA

I worked as a subcontractor for over a year, and was not paid HST. The CRA now wants me to submit HST to the government. What can I do?

Chapter 12:

Error in Calculating Income & Limitation Period

If my employer made an error on how they calculated my income, how far back do they have to go in order to fix their mistake and pay me what I am owed?

Chapter 13:

Why You Don’t Have to Sue to Get Severance

Chapter 14:

Change in Control Clause

What is a Change in Control Clause and how does it work when specified in an employment contract?

Chapter 15:

Does Maternity Leave Promotion Become Permanent?

If I take a promotion to cover an 18-month Maternity Leave, does the amount of time working in the role make my promotion permanent?

Chapter 16:

Problem with Employee Who Works Remotely

I am having issues with an employee who works remotely but is not really doing her job. What are my rights, and 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 an employment lawyer.

Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.

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

Why commission changes mean severance pay, maternity leave rights, income errors, why you don't need to sue to get a fair severance package and MORE on The Employment Hour. 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.
ON THIS EPISODE
Chapter 1:
Car Salesperson &amp; Change in Compensation A car salesperson worked on the same commission structure for 10 years. The car dealership announced that they would be selling cars at a much lower price, which would affect commission earned by the salespeople. Lior explains why this is Constructive Dismissal, and what that means.
Chapter 2:
What Severance Pay is Based On Is Severance Pay based on the amount of money you earn at the time of termination, or is it based on your average salary over the time you spent at the company?
Chapter 3:
Maternity Leave, Promotion &amp; Human Rights Violation While on Maternity Leave, an employee learned that a promotion was available at the company. She was told it was only available to more senior employees. It was ultimately given to a less senior employee. Lior explains why this may have been a human rights violation
Chapter 4:
Fired After WSIB Benefits Cut Off I was injured at work and went on WSIB benefits and modified duties after 5 weeks on the job. I was cut off WSIB and then fired by my employer on the same day. My record of employment now says that I was &ldquo;laid off&rdquo;. What are my rights?
Chapter 5:
Impacts of Change in Commission A caller asks Lior a question related to The Week That Was discussed in Chapter 1 of this episode.
Chapter 6:
Severance for Driver at Courier Company I was laid off as an employee from a courier company 2 months ago. I was there for 6 years. My boss said he didn&rsquo;t need me anymore and that I wasn&rsquo;t owed anything. Was he allowed to let me go?
Chapter 7:
What happens during a severance package review? What happens when somebody calls us to review a severance package?
Chapter 8:
Ministry of Labour Complaint Against an Employer I&rsquo;m an employer who let go 2 employees at the end of the season. They have gone to the Ministry Labour and claimed that I owe them money. Why are employees allowed to file a complaint without any proof and put the onus on the employer?
Chapter 9:
How Often Do People Have Their Severance Package Reviewed?
Chapter 10:
Employer Fails to Issue Record of Employment My friend has been off work for over a month from a body shop due to a pinched nerve. He has medical support from his doctor, but his employer refuses to sign paperwork to allow him to take EI. What can he do?
Chapter 11:
Failure to Pay HST to CRA I worked as a subcontractor for over a year, and was not paid HST. The CRA now wants me to submit HST to the government. What can I do?
Chapter 12:
Error in Calculating Income &amp; Limitation Period If my employer made an error on how they calculated my income, how far back do they have to go in order to fix their mistake and pay me what I am owed?
Chapter 13:
Why You Don&rsquo;t Have to Sue to Get Severance
Chapter 14:
Change in Control Clause
What is a Change in Control Clause and how does it work when specified in an employment contract?
Chapter 15:
Does Maternity Leave Promotion Become Permanent?
If I take a promotion to cover an 18-month Maternity Leave, does the amount of time working in the role make my promotion permanent?
Chapter 16:
Problem with Employee Who Works Remotely
I am having issues with an employee who works remotely but is not really doing her job. What are my rights, and 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 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

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.

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