WEEK THAT WAS #1: WEEK THAT WAS #1: An employee on a fixed-term contract was let go after 7 months. Jon explains why his severance offer of one week’s pay wasn’t nearly enough, especially given the employment agreement.

WEEK THAT WAS #2: A sales rep failed to hit her targets due to new competition. She was fired her for cause after multiple performance improvement plans. Her reaction has ensured that her severance pay remains intact.

CALLER: I was a seasonal worker for 14 years. I was told I would be called back in the summer as usual, but that never happened. Am I owed a severance package?

CALLER: How is Severance Pay calculated? Is the amount based on a particular court case?

The biggest mistakes individuals make that compromise their legal rights: Signing an employment contract or employment agreement without speaking to an employment lawyer.

CALLER: I was let go for cause from a senior financial advisor position 18 months ago. Do I have any rights to severance pay?

Biggest Mistakes Individuals Make: They don’t keep records written records of important events

CALLER: Are Uber drivers considered employees or independent contractors? Jon Pinkus discusses Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's class-action lawsuit against Uber in Ontario.

Biggest Mistakes Individuals Make: failing to keep track and submit overtime hours

Biggest Mistakes Individuals Make: Allow your employer to put you on a Temporary Layoff

Biggest Mistakes Individuals Make: You don't stay in touch with your employer while on a medical leave

Biggest Mistakes Individuals Make: Quitting because you don't think you have any other choice

CALLER: Our company handbook was just released. Should I sign our company handbook? Is it a legally-binding document?

EMAIL: Are you still entitled to severance if you are employed for under a year? How much would it be?

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

ON THIS EPISODE:
WEEK THAT WAS #1: An employee on a fixed-term contract was let go after 7 months. Jon explains why his severance offer of one week’s pay wasn’t nearly enough, especially given the employment agreement. This matter also involved unpaid wages.


WEEK THAT WAS #2: A sales rep failed to hit her targets due to new competition. She was fired her for cause after multiple performance improvement plans. Her reaction has ensured that her severance pay remains intact.
The Biggest Mistakes That Individuals Make



Signing an employment contract or employment agreement without speaking to an employment lawyer.


They don’t keep records written records of important events


Failing to keep track and submit overtime hours


Allow your employer to put you on a Temporary Layoff


You don't stay in touch with your employer while on a medical leave


Quitting because you don't think you have any other choice


CALLER: I was a seasonal worker for 14 years. I was told I would be called back in the summer as usual, but that never happened. Am I owed a severance package?


CALLER: How is Severance Pay calculated? Is the amount based on a particular court case?


CALLER: I was let go for cause from a senior financial advisor position 18 months ago. Do I have any rights to severance pay?


CALLER: Are Uber drivers considered employees or independent contractors? Jon Pinkus discusses Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's class-action lawsuit against Uber in Ontario.


CALLER: Our company handbook was just released. Should I sign our company handbook? Is it a legally-binding document?


EMAIL: Are you still entitled to severance if you are employed for under a year? How much would it be?

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

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://www.stlawyers.ca/jon-pinkus">Jon Pinkus</a>, associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA and across Ontario.
ON THIS EPISODE:
<ul>
<li>WEEK THAT WAS #1: An employee on a fixed-term contract was let go after 7 months. Jon explains why his severance offer of one week&rsquo;s pay wasn&rsquo;t nearly enough, especially given the employment agreement. This matter also involved unpaid wages.</li>
<li>
WEEK THAT WAS #2: A sales rep failed to hit her targets due to new competition. She was fired her for cause after multiple performance improvement plans. Her reaction has ensured that her severance pay remains intact.
</li>
<li>The Biggest Mistakes That Individuals Make
<ul>
<li>
Signing an employment contract or employment agreement without speaking to an employment lawyer.
</li>
<li>
They don&rsquo;t keep records written records of important events
</li>
<li>
Failing to keep track and submit overtime hours
</li>
<li>
Allow your employer to put you on a Temporary Layoff
</li>
<li>
You don't stay in touch with your employer while on a medical leave
</li>
<li>
Quitting because you don't think you have any other choice
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
CALLER: I was a seasonal worker for 14 years. I was told I would be called back in the summer as usual, but that never happened. Am I owed a severance package?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: How is Severance Pay calculated? Is the amount based on a particular court case?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: I was let go for cause from a senior financial advisor position 18 months ago. Do I have any rights to severance pay?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: Are Uber drivers considered employees or independent contractors? Jon Pinkus discusses Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's class-action lawsuit against Uber in Ontario.
</li>
<li>
CALLER: Our company handbook was just released. Should I sign our company handbook? Is it a legally-binding document?
</li>
<li>
EMAIL: Are you still entitled to severance if you are employed for under a year? How much would it be?
</li>
</ul>
Jon shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, workplace harassment, overtime pay, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, duty to accommodate, and more.
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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

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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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