FAST FACTS ABOUT TEMPORARY LAYOFFS on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need about employment law in Ontario and British Columbia on Season 8 Episode 05 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.
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0:00 - Intro
2:36 New owner of the company proposes major job changes
My company was sold and the new owner offered to keep me on. The offer however would mean a very different pay structure, schedule etc. I refused this offer and was told this was considered a resignation. Is this true?
7:12 Severance if unemployed due to outsourcing
My brother-in-law is losing his job after 27 years. The printing company he worked at as a forklift operator is outsourcing some of their work. Is he owed anything more than 52 weeks of severance?
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9:37 Short-service employee rights
I was let go during the first three months of my employment. I know this is considered to be the probation period. Are there any situations in which this is not permitted?
12:51 Given employment contract with termination clause
My friend was presented with a new contract by her employer. This new contract contains a clause limiting her severance to the ESA minimum. Does she have to sign this? And if she does, will she be held to this clause?
Fast facts about Temporary Layoffs
15:59 1️⃣ Temporary layoffs are not permissible for any length of time unless an employee gives their consent.
17:01 2️⃣ An employment contract may contain language addressing temporary layoffs
17:46 3️⃣ Employees may reduce their rights if they accept a temporary layoff
18:30 4️⃣ A temporary layoff is a termination.
19:01 5️⃣ Severance packages for temporary layoffs can be as much as 2 years’ pay.
21:33 Negative performance reviews and refused accommodations
I was recently diagnosed with arthritis and have spoken to my boss about accommodation at work, however, he refused my requests. I have since received unusually negative criticisms about my performance. I am worried I will lose my job. What can I do?
23:43 Let go after being recruited by another company
A year ago I was approached with an offer by a major competitor of the company I worked for at the time. I took the position but now there are indications I might be let go. If terminated, would my severance or payout take into consideration the 12 years spent with my previous employer?
Rapid Fire Can my employer…?
26:10 • Ignore my complaints of bullying and harassment?
26:39 • Make me retire at age 65?
27:21 • Swap my job with a colleague?
28:10 • Request I return to working in the office after working remotely?
28:35 • Lower my pay or hours as a disciplinary measure?
28:55 • Fire me for comments made on my personal social media account?
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