Episode Summary

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE IMPACT OF TARIFFS ON NON-UNION WORKERS, constructive dismissals, let go ‘for cause’ and more on Season 9 Episode 16 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 to know about employment law in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia on Canada’s only employment law show on TV and radio.

Episode Notes

Bonus payments and severance packages

I lost my job recently after 6 years and was offered a few months of severance pay. Despite receiving a substantial bonus payment yearly, this was not taken into account in my compensation package. Should this have been a part of my severance pay?

• Bonus payments and terminations: Many employers mistakenly believe that terminating an employee before an annual bonus payment will save them money. Severance packages must include all elements of compensation, including an annual bonus payment if it is considered a consistent payment.

Employee forced to relocate

My company is relocating, and it will significantly increase my commute. If I refused this change, what would I be entitled to in terms of severance pay? I’m 40 years old and have been employed at this location for 2 years.

• Constructive dismissals: Employers cannot impose major changes to the terms of employment. Employees who have had a major change, such as a relocation, imposed on their position, can...

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