WEEK THAT WAS #1:  An office administrator who worked 9 to 5 started working overtime hours, but her boss didn’t want to pay her for it, and said she owed him the hours. She quit. Is overtime and severance pay owed through constructive dismissal?

CALLER: I’m a sales rep, and half of my pay is commission. My employer is withholding some of our commission as a form of punishment. Can my boss withhold my commission payment? Would this constitute a constructive dismissal?

CALLER: I was fired last week after only 3 weeks with the company. They heard I was looking for part-time work on the side. I didn’t sign an employment agreement. Am I owed severance pay as a short-service employee?

EMAIL: I have never taken more than 1 week of vacation in the five years at the company. I want to take 2 weeks off during the holidays, but my boss said no. What can I do?

CALLER: My boss is trying to get us to sign new employment contracts that would impact our employment and reduce our severance pay. We have all refused. Now he’s threatening to give us 2 years of working notice!

CALLER: My friend’s boss has told employees that can now work as much as they want, and not have to worry about overtime pay. My friend is in sales, and earns salary plus commission. Can her employer do this?

CALLER: My wife is trying to go on stress leave from work, but her doctor is not approving it. How do you qualify for stress leave, and how long should a stress leave be?

CALLER: My fixed-term contract was ended 4 months early after I was off work following an injury. My boss told me that I was being fired because an employee had complained about me. I was a manager.

EMAIL: I’ve been working for my employer for the last year. I’m considered part-time, but work I work 30 to 35 hours a week. I think they’ll be letting me go. Do I lose my severance because I’m not a full-time employee?

EMAIL: I’ve been struggling with a drinking problem for the last year. I think my employer is starting to suspect that something is wrong. I’m afraid I may be let go because of it. If I am fired, is there anything I can do?

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.

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:


WEEK THAT WAS #1:  An office administrator worked weekdays 9 to 5. She started working overtime hours, but her boss didn’t want to pay her for the overtime hours, and said she owed him the hours. She quit. Is overtime and severance pay owed through constructive dismissal?


CALLER: I’m a sales rep, and half of my pay is commission. My employer is withholding some of our commission as a form of punishment. Can my boss withhold my commission payment? Would this constitute a constructive dismissal?


CALLER: I was fired last week after only 3 weeks with the company. They heard I was looking for part-time work on the side. I didn’t sign an employment agreement. Am I owed severance pay as a short-service employee?


EMAIL: I have never taken more than 1 week of vacation in the five years at the company. I want to take 2 weeks off during the holidays, but my boss said no. What can I do?


CALLER: My boss is trying to get us to sign new employment contracts that would impact our employment and reduce our severance pay. We have all refused. Now he’s threatening to give us 2 years of working notice!


CALLER: My friend’s boss has told employees that can now work as much as they want, and not have to worry about overtime pay. My friend is in sales, and earns salary plus commission. Can her employer do this?


CALLER: My wife is trying to go on stress leave from work, but her doctor is not approving it. How do you qualify for stress leave, and how long should a stress leave be?


CALLER: My fixed-term contract was ended 4 months early after I was off work following an injury. My boss told me that I was being fired because an employee had complained about me. I was a manager.


EMAIL: I’ve been working for my employer for the last year. I’m considered part-time, but work I work 30 to 35 hours a week. I think they’ll be letting me go. Do I lose my severance because I’m not a full-time employee?


EMAIL: I’ve been struggling with a drinking problem for the last year. I think my employer is starting to suspect that something is wrong. I’m afraid I may be let go because of it. If I am fired, is there anything I can do?

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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 a Toronto employment lawyer.

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Canadian Employment Lawyer&nbsp;<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.
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:
<ul>
<li>
WEEK THAT WAS #1:&nbsp; An office administrator worked weekdays 9 to 5. She started working overtime hours, but her boss didn&rsquo;t want to pay her for the overtime hours, and said she owed him the hours. She quit. Is overtime and severance pay owed through constructive dismissal?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: I&rsquo;m a sales rep, and half of my pay is commission. My employer is withholding some of our commission as a form of punishment. Can my boss withhold my commission payment? Would this constitute a constructive dismissal?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: I was fired last week after only 3 weeks with the company. They heard I was looking for part-time work on the side. I didn&rsquo;t sign an employment agreement. Am I owed severance pay as a short-service employee?
</li>
<li>
EMAIL: I have never taken more than 1 week of vacation in the five years at the company. I want to take 2 weeks off during the holidays, but my boss said no. What can I do?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: My boss is trying to get us to sign new employment contracts that would impact our employment and reduce our severance pay. We have all refused. Now he&rsquo;s threatening to give us 2 years of working notice!
</li>
<li>
CALLER: My friend&rsquo;s boss has told employees that can now work as much as they want, and not have to worry about overtime pay. My friend is in sales, and earns salary plus commission. Can her employer do this?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: My wife is trying to go on stress leave from work, but her doctor is not approving it. How do you qualify for stress leave, and how long should a stress leave be?
</li>
<li>
CALLER: My fixed-term contract was ended 4 months early after I was off work following an injury. My boss told me that I was being fired because an employee had complained about me. I was a manager.
</li>
<li>
EMAIL: I&rsquo;ve been working for my employer for the last year. I&rsquo;m considered part-time, but work I work 30 to 35 hours a week. I think they&rsquo;ll be letting me go. Do I lose my severance because I&rsquo;m not a full-time employee?
</li>
<li>
EMAIL: I&rsquo;ve been struggling with a drinking problem for the last year. I think my employer is starting to suspect that something is wrong. I&rsquo;m afraid I may be let go because of it. If I am fired, is there anything I can do?
</li>
</ul>
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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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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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