I had a heated argument with my boss. Now he says that I can either quit or be fired. Should I quit my job?

Minimum Wage to make up for lack of piece work

Can an employer ask an employee to use their own phone and home to conduct business?

If an employee working on a contract receives a raise during the course of that contract, does the contract period reset and start again?

I was just laid off after completing the 3 month probation period. Am I owed severance pay?

Contract work and claiming vacation pay

I was demoted a year ago. Can I do anything about it now?

When should an employer take measures to deal with a problem employee?

Our company is being bought by another business. I have just been laid off but have not received a job offer from the new owner. Am I owed severance?

I was fired after turning 65 and given 8 weeks' pay. Was that enough?

I was just let go. When I started the job 3 years ago I signed a contract with a termination clause. How much severance am I owed?

Fired after probation, reacting to a demotion, working for a new owner, fired at 65, termination clauses, wrongful dismissal and more on Season 5 Episode 80 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London.

Lior Samfiru is a Toronto employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He reveals your workplace rights in Ontario on the Employment Law Show. 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:

1:28 - I had a heated argument with my boss. Now he says that I can either quit or be fired. Should I quit my job?

6:26 - Minimum Wage to make up for lack of piece work

8:29 - Can an employer ask an employee to use their own phone and home to conduct business?

12:00 - If an employee working on a contract receives a raise during the course of that contract, does the contract period reset and start again?

14:47 - I was just laid off after completing the 3 month probation period. Am I owed severance pay?

16:09 - Contract work and claiming vacation pay

19:52 - I was demoted a year ago. Can I do anything about it now?

23:11 - When should an employer take measures to deal with a problem employee?

24:42 - Our company is being bought by another business. I have just been laid off but have not received a job offer from the new owner. Am I owed severance?

28:04 - I was fired after turning 65 and given 8 weeks' pay. Was that enough?

30:25 - I was just let go. When I started the job 3 years ago I signed a contract with a termination clause. How much severance am I owed?

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Fired after probation, reacting to a demotion, working for a new owner, fired at 65, termination clauses, wrongful dismissal and more on Season 5 Episode 80 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London.
<a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a> is a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyer</a> and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He reveals your <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/labour-employment-law-employees/">workplace rights in Ontario</a> on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>. Lior shatters myths and misconceptions about severance pay, terminations, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">workplace harassment</a>, overtime pay, <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/duty-to-accommodate/">duty to accommodate</a>, and more.
On This Episode:
1:28 - I had a heated argument with my boss. Now he says that I can either quit or be fired. Should I quit my job?
6:26&nbsp;- Minimum Wage to make up for lack of piece work
8:29 - Can an employer ask an employee to use their own phone and home to conduct business?
12:00&nbsp;- If an employee working on a contract receives a raise during the course of that contract, does the contract period reset and start again?
14:47&nbsp;- I was just laid off after completing the 3 month probation period. Am I owed <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>?
16:09&nbsp;- Contract work and claiming vacation pay
19:52&nbsp;- I was demoted a year ago. Can I do anything about it now?
23:11&nbsp;- When should an employer take measures to deal with a problem employee?
24:42&nbsp;- Our company is being bought by another business. I have just been laid off but have not received a job offer from the new owner. Am I owed severance?
28:04&nbsp;- I was fired after turning 65 and given 8 weeks' pay. Was that enough?
30:25&nbsp;- I was just let go. When I started the job 3 years ago I signed a contract with a termination clause. How much severance am I owed?
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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>. Get <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">help from a 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>.

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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