My employer wants to move me back to a 5 day workweek from a 4 day workweek. Is the employer allowed to do this?

My workload was doubled, which caused me to take a stress leave. What should I do?

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If you're an Employee never make an assumption about your legal rights

My employer will no longer give me gas allowance. I will now have to pay $500 per month out of my pocket. What are my rights?

If you're an Employee never accept significant changes to the terms of your employment

If you're an Employee never accept a verbal termination

What are an employee's rights where marijuana use and the workplace is concerned?

If you're an Employee never resign if you don't really want to unless you have something in writing

If you're an Employee never call the Ministry of Labour if you lose your job

If you're an Employee never accept an unfair performance review

If you're an Employee never sign an employment contract without having it properly reviewed

If you're an Employee never forget to stay in touch with your employer while you're on a disability leave

I work overtime hours. My employer says I should be able to get the job done on time and they won't pay me overtime. Can I get overtime pay?

My severance letter says that if I find another job the employer will stop paying me my severance and give me half of what I was owed. Is that legal?

What employees should NEVER do, calls from listeners, marijuana use, gas allowance, severance rights and more on season 3 episode 22 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver.

Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in British Columbia 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:

1:59 - My employer wants to move me back to a 5 day workweek from a 4 day workweek. Is the employer allowed to do this?

4:55 - My workload was doubled, which caused me to take a stress leave. What should I do?

8:02 - PocketEmploymentLawyer.ca and when You Should Use It

10:26 - If you're an Employee never make an assumption about your legal rights

13:09 - My employer will no longer give me gas allowance. I will now have to pay $500 per month out of my pocket. What are my rights?

17:39 - If you're an Employee never accept significant changes to the terms of your employment

18:56 - If you're an Employee never accept a verbal termination

20:20 - What are an employee's rights where marijuana use and the workplace is concerned?

23:20 - If you're an Employee never resign if you don't really want to unless you have something in writing

26:37 - If you're an Employee never call the Ministry of Labour if you lose your job

28:40 - If you're an Employee never accept an unfair performance review

30:06 - If you're an Employee never sign an employment contract without having it properly reviewed

34:02 - If you're an Employee never forget to stay in touch with your employer while you're on a disability leave

35:47 - I work overtime hours. My employer says I should be able to get the job done on time and they won't pay me overtime. Can I get overtime pay?

38:01 - My severance letter says that if I find another job the employer will stop paying me my severance and give me half of what I was owed. Is that legal?

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Call 1-855-821-5900, email Help@EmploymentLawyer.ca or fill out a contact form to get help now from a Vancouver employment lawyer.

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What employees should NEVER do, calls from listeners, marijuana use, gas allowance, severance rights and more on season 3 episode 22 of the Employment Law Show on Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver.
Employment Lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/lior-samfiru">Lior Samfiru</a>, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">workplace rights in British Columbia</a> on the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>. 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:
1:59&nbsp;- My employer wants to move me back to a 5 day workweek from a 4 day workweek. Is the employer allowed to do this?
4:55 - My workload was doubled, which caused me to take a stress leave. What should I do?
8:02 - <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/pocket-employment-lawyer/">PocketEmploymentLawyer.ca</a> and when You Should Use It
10:26 - If you're an Employee never make an assumption about your legal rights
13:09 - My employer will no longer give me gas allowance. I will now have to pay $500 per month out of my pocket. What are my rights?
17:39 - If you're an Employee never accept significant changes to the terms of your employment
18:56 - If you're an Employee never accept a verbal termination
20:20 - What are an employee's rights where marijuana use and the workplace is concerned?
23:20 - If you're an Employee never resign if you don't really want to unless you have something in writing
26:37 - If you're an Employee never call the Ministry of Labour if you lose your job
28:40 - If you're an Employee never accept an unfair performance review
30:06&nbsp;-&nbsp;If you're an Employee never sign an employment contract without having it properly reviewed
34:02 - If you're an Employee never forget to stay in touch with your employer while you're on a disability leave
35:47&nbsp;- I work overtime hours. My employer says I should be able to get the job done on time and they won't pay me overtime. Can I get overtime pay?
38:01&nbsp;- My severance letter says that if I find another job the employer will stop paying me my severance and give me half of what I was owed. Is that legal?
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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/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver 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

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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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