THE WEEK THAT WAS #1: Severance for a short-service employee, who was under an "assumed" probation period that wasn't outlined in a contract.

THE WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employee was told he wasn't allowed to take vacation time by his employer, and was threatened with termination. Can your employer stop you from taking vacation time? Lior explains what a reprisal is.

The Severance Pay Calculator: How it can help you determine what you are owed upon termination

TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When You Believe your employer is building a case against you with bad performance reviews

CALLER: Employee failed to show up a shift, request leave of absence to work at another job. Does this qualify as a legitimate "leave of absence"? Can this be treated as a resignation or a job abandonment?

CALLER: I have been a top sales rep for 6 years. We were told that we're being moved to a new pay structure that will cost me $30,000 per year. What are my rights?

CALLER: My mother-in-law works for a business that is moving to Mexico. She is concerned that they will close up shop in Canada by declaring bankruptcy. Is there anything she can do? What are her rights?

TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When... You've been asked to sign a new employment agreement

TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When... the employer has made changes to the terms of employment

CALLER: My sister has refused to sign a new employment agreement, over concerns that it limits her severance pay. Her employer won't increase her pay until she signs an agreement. What are her rights?

TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When you are pregnant or had a baby, and your employer does anything to you

CALLER: An employee is allegedly faking their workplace injury in order to obtain compensation. How should an employer react to this?

CALLER: I was let go over 2 years ago without severance pay. Do I have enough time to seek severance, or have I past the limitation period?

TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When - you are staring at a termination letter

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

ON THIS EPISODE:

1) THE WEEK THAT WAS #1: Severance for a short-service employee, who was under an "assumed" probation period that wasn't outlined in a contract.

2) THE WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employee was told he wasn't allowed to take vacation time by his employer, and was threatened with termination. Can your employer stop you from taking vacation time? Lior explains what a reprisal is.

3) The Severance Pay Calculator: How it can help you determine what you are owed upon termination

4) TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When...
- You believe your employer is building a case against you with bad performance reviews

5) CALLER: Employee failed to show up a shift, request leave of absence to work at another job. Does this qualify as a legitimate "leave of absence"? Can this be treated as a resignation or a job abandonment?

6) CALLER: I have been a top sales rep for 6 years. We were told that we're being moved to a new pay structure that will cost me $30,000 per year. What are my rights?

7) CALLER: My mother-in-law works for a business that is moving to Mexico. She is concerned that they will close up shop in Canada by declaring bankruptcy. Is there anything she can do? What are her rights?

8) TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When...
- You've been asked to sign a new employment agreement
- The employer has made changes to the terms of employment

10 CALLER: My sister has refused to sign a new employment agreement, over concerns that it limits her severance pay. Her employer won't increase her pay until she signs an agreement. What are her rights?

7) TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When
- you are pregnant or had a baby, and your employer does anything to you

8) CALLER: An employee is allegedly faking their workplace injury in order to obtain compensation. How should an employer react to this?

9) CALLER: I was let go over 2 years ago without severance pay. Do I have enough time to seek severance, or have I past the limitation period?

10) TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When
- you are staring at a termination letter

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.

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Canadian Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru/">Lior Samfiru</a>, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals workplace rights in Ontario, and shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
ON THIS EPISODE:
1) THE WEEK THAT WAS #1:&nbsp;Severance for a short-service employee, who was under an "assumed" probation period that wasn't outlined in a contract.
2) THE WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employee was told he wasn't allowed to take vacation time by his employer, and was threatened with termination. Can your employer stop you from taking vacation time? Lior explains what a&nbsp;reprisal is.
3)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.severancepaycalculator.com">The Severance Pay Calculator</a>: How it can help you determine what you are owed upon termination
4)&nbsp;TOPIC:&nbsp;You Need to Watch Your Back When... - You believe your employer is building a case against you with bad performance reviews
5)&nbsp;CALLER: Employee failed to show up a shift, request leave of absence to work at another job. Does this qualify as a legitimate "leave of absence"? Can this be treated as a resignation or a job abandonment?
6)&nbsp;CALLER: I&nbsp;have been a top sales rep for 6 years. We were told that we're being moved to a new pay structure that will cost me $30,000 per year. What are my rights?
7)&nbsp;CALLER: My mother-in-law works for a business that is moving to Mexico. She is concerned that they will close up shop in Canada by declaring bankruptcy. Is there anything she can do? What are her rights?
8)&nbsp;TOPIC:&nbsp;You Need to Watch Your Back When... - You've been asked to sign a new employment agreement - The employer has made changes to the terms of employment
10 CALLER:&nbsp;My sister has refused to sign a new employment agreement, over concerns that it limits her severance pay. Her employer won't increase her pay until she signs an agreement. What are her rights?
7) TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When - you are pregnant or had a baby, and your employer does anything to you
8)&nbsp;CALLER:&nbsp;An employee is allegedly faking their workplace injury in order to obtain compensation. How should an employer react to this?
9)&nbsp;CALLER:&nbsp;I was let go over 2 years ago without severance pay. Do I have enough time to seek severance, or have I past the limitation period?
10)&nbsp;TOPIC: You Need to Watch Your Back When - you are staring at a termination letter
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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.

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