FACT OR FICTION TERMINATION FOR CAUSE on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need to know about employment law in Ontario and British Columbia on Season 8 Episode 03 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.
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0:00 - Intro
2:12 Denial of LTD leads to request to return to work
I applied for short-term disability benefits and was approved. After a few months I was still unable to work and applied for long-term benefits. I was denied LTD by insurance and now my employer expects me to return to work. What can I do?
7:15 Terminated due to false accusations
My friend has been in janitorial services for a private school for 14 years. He was recently terminated due to some false accusations and told to accept the severance offer of $7000.
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9:22 Lost employment while on maternity leave
As I prepared to go on maternity leave, I was informed that if terminated during my leave, I would not be offered severance. Is this right?
12:10 Employer cuts off gas allowance for employee
The company has decided to stop giving me a gas allowance, something they’ve done for the past eight years. This will result in a significant loss every month.
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14:14 Fact or Fiction: Termination for Cause
14:22 1️⃣ Termination for cause is considered the “capital punishment” of employment law.
15:15 2️⃣ Terminations “for cause” can occur because of errors and poor performance.
16:37 3️⃣ It is typically very easy for employers to prove termination for cause.
17:28 4️⃣Employees do not receive severance pay if correctly terminated for cause.
18:11 5️⃣Many employees fired “for cause” have been wrongfully dismissed.
20:37 Resigned due to workplace harassment
I was forced to quit my job due to ongoing harassment from a manager. After speaking to HR, I was told my concerns were unfounded and that I should look for “other opportunities”. I lost a bonus as well as my extensive benefits. Do I have any recourse?
25:07 A refusal to accommodate by employer
After being diagnosed with arthritis, I spoke to my boss about possible accommodation. He refused these requests. I’ve since received negative criticisms regarding my performance. I’m worried I will lose my job. What can I do?
Employment Rights Rapid Fire
27:25 • Can employees take sick leave?
27:45 • If an employee’s long-term disability benefits are cut off by an insurance company, does that give their employer the right to fire them?
28:05 • Do employers have an automatic right to implement temporary layoffs?
28:22 • Are you entitled to any outstanding overtime pay when you lose your job?
28:42 • Can an employer refuse to pay severance?
28:58 • Can you be forced to resign or retire?
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