WEEK THAT WAS #1: a woman had worked as a bookkeeper for a number of years. New management told her that she would be let go once they found, and she had trained, her replacement. Lior explains why she can treat this situation as a constructive dismissal.

WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employee wanted to take a 4 month Paternity Leave. At the request of his employer, he only took 2 months. During Pat Leave, his employer repeatedly expressed displeasure. After his return, he was treated poorly. Constructive dismissal

CALLER: I have been working full-time with off days on Mondays and Thursdays for the last 2 years. My employer wants me to start taking Saturdays and Sundays off instead. Can they force me to change my schedule?

CALLER: I have been given a truck as the company vehicle, which I drive to and from work, but I am only paid while I am on site. Should I be compensated for travel time as well?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: In employment law, what is probation?

CALLER: I am in landscaping construction. Our employer paid us statutory holiday pay, but now wants us to repay him, claiming that we are not entitled to holiday pay or overtime pay. Is he right, and do we have to pay him back?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Is probation automatic when a new employee is hired?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: How long can a probation be?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Does it make sense to put an employee on probation beyond 3 months?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: If an employer is not happy with an employee’s performance during probation, what should they do?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Can a probation period be extended?

CALLER: I have been given an offer on a sales position from another company, but it includes a 2 year, 100 km non-compete clause. Is this non-competition clause enforceable?

CALLER: My son works a full-time hourly midnight shift. However, when they run out of material, they will send him home with only 3 hours’ pay. Is that right?

CALLER: I was just let go today. I’m 60, and worked at the company for 20 years in a sales position. Did I receive a fair severance package?

CALLER: I was let go, and offered 2 weeks’ severance pay. However, I was held on for 3 additional weeks to cover some shifts. I have not yet received that severance pay. What should I do?

CALLER: I work at a call centre in sales. They say I’m not meeting sales targets, but the targets are unrealistic. They say I need to improve, or I’m done. Can they let me go for cause?

Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA 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: a woman had worked as a bookkeeper for a number of years. New management told her that she would be let go once they found, and she had trained, her replacement. Lior explains why she can treat this situation as a constructive dismissal.

WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employee wanted to take a 4 month Paternity. At the request of his employer, he only took 2 months instead. During this time, his employer repeatedly expressed his displeasure. After his return, he was treated poorly. Lior explains why constructive dismissal played a roll in this case.

CALLER: I have been working full-time with off days on Mondays and Thursdays for the last 2 years. My employer wants me to start taking Saturdays and Sundays off instead. Can they force me to change my schedule?

CALLER: I have been given a truck as the company vehicle, which I drive to and from work, but I am only paid while I am on site. Should I be compensated for travel time as well?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: In employment law, what is probation?

CALLER: I am in landscaping construction. Our employer paid us statutory holiday pay, but now wants us to repay him, claiming that we are not entitled to holiday pay or overtime pay. Is he right, and do we have to pay him back?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Is probation automatic when a new employee is hired?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: How long can a probation be?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Does it make sense to put an employee on probation beyond 3 months?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: If an employer is not happy with an employee’s performance during probation, what should they do?

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Can a probation period be extended?

CALLER: I have been given an offer on a sales position from another company, but it includes a 2 year, 100 km non-compete clause. Is this non-competition clause enforceable?

CALLER: My son works a full-time hourly midnight shift. However, when they run out of material, they will send him home with only 3 hours’ pay. Is that right?

CALLER: I was just let go today. I’m 60, and worked at the company for 20 years in a sales position. Did I receive a fair severance package?

CALLER: I was let go, and offered 2 weeks’ severance pay. However, I was held on for 3 additional weeks to cover some shifts. I have not yet received that severance pay. What should I do?

CALLER: I work at a call centre in sales. They say I’m not meeting sales targets, but the targets are unrealistic. They say I need to improve, or I’m done. Can they let me go for cause?

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.

Denied Long Term Disability? We Can Help.

Discover your rights when your Long Term Disability Claim is denied. Find out more here.

 

 

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 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: a woman had worked as a bookkeeper for a number of years. New management told her that she would be let go once they found, and she had trained, her replacement. Lior explains why she can treat this situation as a constructive dismissal.
WEEK THAT WAS #2: An employee wanted to take a 4 month Paternity. At the request of his employer, he only took 2 months instead. During this time, his employer repeatedly expressed his displeasure. After his return, he was treated poorly. Lior explains why constructive dismissal played a roll in this case.
CALLER: I have been working full-time with off days on Mondays and Thursdays for the last 2 years. My employer wants me to start taking Saturdays and Sundays off instead. Can they force me to change my schedule?
CALLER: I have been given a truck as the company vehicle, which I drive to and from work, but I am only paid while I am on site. Should I be compensated for travel time as well?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: In employment law, what is probation?
CALLER: I am in landscaping construction. Our employer paid us statutory holiday pay, but now wants us to repay him, claiming that we are not entitled to holiday pay or overtime pay. Is he right, and do we have to pay him back?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Is probation automatic when a new employee is hired?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: How long can a probation be?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Does it make sense to put an employee on probation beyond 3 months?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: If an employer is not happy with an employee&rsquo;s performance during probation, what should they do?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Can a probation period be extended?
CALLER: I have been given an offer on a sales position from another company, but it includes a 2 year, 100 km non-compete clause. Is this non-competition clause enforceable?
CALLER: My son works a full-time hourly midnight shift. However, when they run out of material, they will send him home with only 3 hours&rsquo; pay. Is that right?
CALLER: I was just let go today. I&rsquo;m 60, and worked at the company for 20 years in a sales position. Did I receive a fair severance package?
CALLER: I was let go, and offered 2 weeks&rsquo; severance pay. However, I was held on for 3 additional weeks to cover some shifts. I have not yet received that severance pay. What should I do?
CALLER: I work at a call centre in sales. They say I&rsquo;m not meeting sales targets, but the targets are unrealistic. They say I need to improve, or I&rsquo;m done. Can they let me go for cause?
<hr>
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>.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

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.

Advertisement