Should I negotiate my own severance package?

How to determine if you are really an independent contractor.

Can your employer decide to stop paying mileage for travel?

What can I do if my employer tries to force me to resign?

What can I do to appeal an unfair termination?

Are the exclusion of common law severance remedies valid in an employment contract?

What are my entitlements if I was terminated while on a layoff from my position?

Am I entitled to severance as a long-term part-time employee?

Is getting into an argument with a coworker just cause for dismissal?

Who pays for legal fees in employment law cases?

Do severance packages include bonuses?

Toronto Employment Lawyer Jon Pinkus, Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on The Employment Hour. Jon 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:

Should I negotiate my own severance package?

The week that was, Jon discusses a previous case where his client worked as a sales agent and made a commission on his salary.  When the company decided to restructure and terminate his position he attempted to negotiate the termination contract on his own.

Chapter 2:

How to determine if you are really an independent contractor.

Jon discusses a client who worked as an "independent contractor" for a company under stable employment for 10 years.  When the company had financial difficulties and ended her contract they tried to offer her only 2 weeks pay per her original employment agreement.

Chapter 3:

Can your employer decide to stop paying mileage for travel?

I have worked as a sales representative for over 10 years with my current employer.  Recently a new manager has told us we can no longer bill for mileage while driving to meet clients.  Am I entitled to receive mileage for driving to client meetings?

Chapter 4:

What can I do if my employer tries to force me to resign?

My friend is 51 years old and is an operational supervisor.  The company decided to restructure her department and were hoping to force her to resign.  They promised her another position instead if she resigned from her current one.  She received her letter of resignation and had a meeting to raise her concerns over it and was then terminated for willful misconduct.

Chapter 5:

What can I do to appeal an unfair termination?

My sister was recently terminated with cause.  She is partially deaf and partially blind and filed a grievance against her employer due to lack of accommodation.  Her claim is with the human rights tribunal, but she is trying to appeal her termination with her workplace.

Chapter 6:

Is the exclusion of common law severance remedies valid in an employment contract?

If so, why don't all employers include these in their employment contracts?

Chapter 7:

What are my entitlements if I was terminated while on temporary layoff from my position?

I worked for 22 years as a mechanical engineer and was laid off for 8 months.  During this time the company was sold and my position was terminated.  I was offered 2 months of severance.

Chapter 8:

Am I entitled to severance as a long-term part-time employee?

I have worked 1 day a week for 20 years for one company as a contractor.

Chapter 9:

Is getting into an argument with a coworker grounds for just cause dismissal?

Chapter 10:

Who pays for legal fees in employment law cases?

Chapter 11:

Do severance packages include bonuses?

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Toronto Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/jon-pinkus/">Jon Pinkus</a>, Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on The Employment Hour. Jon 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:
Should I negotiate my own severance package?
The week that was, Jon discusses a previous case where his client worked as a sales agent and made a commission on his salary.&nbsp; When the company decided to restructure and terminate his position he attempted to negotiate the termination contract on his own.
Chapter 2:
How to determine if you are really an independent contractor.
Jon discusses a client who worked as an "independent contractor" for a company under stable employment for 10 years.&nbsp; When the company had financial difficulties and ended her contract they tried to offer her only 2 weeks pay per her original employment agreement.
Chapter 3:
Can your employer decide to stop paying mileage for travel?
I have worked as a sales representative for over 10 years with my current employer.&nbsp; Recently a new manager has told us we can no longer bill for mileage while driving to meet clients.&nbsp; Am I entitled to receive mileage for driving to client meetings?
Chapter 4:
What can I do if my employer tries to force me to resign?
My friend is 51 years old and is an operational supervisor.&nbsp; The company decided to restructure her department and were hoping to force her to resign.&nbsp; They promised her another position instead if she resigned from her current one.&nbsp; She received her letter of resignation and had a meeting to raise her concerns over it and was then terminated for willful misconduct.
Chapter 5:
What can I do to appeal an unfair termination?
My sister was recently terminated with cause.&nbsp; She is partially deaf and partially blind and filed a grievance against her employer due to lack of accommodation.&nbsp; Her claim is with the human rights tribunal, but she is trying to appeal her termination with her workplace.
Chapter 6:
Is the exclusion of common law severance remedies valid in an employment contract?
If so, why don't all employers include these in their employment contracts?
Chapter 7:
What are my entitlements if I was terminated while on temporary layoff from my position?
I worked for 22 years as a mechanical engineer and was laid off for 8 months.&nbsp; During this time the company was sold and my position was terminated.&nbsp; I was offered 2 months of severance.
Chapter 8:
Am I entitled to severance as a long-term part-time employee?
I have worked 1 day a week for 20 years for one company as a contractor.
Chapter 9:
Is getting into an argument with a coworker grounds for just cause dismissal?
Chapter 10:
Who pays for legal fees in employment law cases?
Chapter 11:
Do severance packages include bonuses?
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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 our <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">employment lawyers</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

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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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