The Employment Law Show

Episode Summary

DISCIPLINE AT WORK 5 KEY FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW, a company relocation, refusing unsafe work and more on Season 9 Episode 10 of the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Watch above to discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need about employment law in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia on Canada’s only employment law show on TV and radio.

Episode Notes

Fired “for cause” for looking for a new job

I was let go “for cause” because my boss found out I was looking for other employment. I’d gone to a few interviews on my own time. Is this a legitimate termination?

• Reason to terminate “for cause”: Employers often mistakenly believe they can terminate an employee “for cause” due to mistakes or isolated incidents. It is difficult to terminate an employee for cause, as it should only occur if an employee has exhibited serious misconduct.

Company relocating adds to the commute

My company is relocating to a new city. The new location will add significant time to my daily commute. What are my rights after 23 years at the company?

• Constructive dismissals: Employees do not have to accept a major change to the terms of their position. This can be a relocation that significantly adds to a daily commute, a drastic reduction in pay, etc. A major change can lead to constructive dismissal and an employee would be able to pursue their severance entitlements.
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