The Employment Law Show

Episode Summary

YOU (EMPLOYEE) CALL THE SHOTS WHEN…, temporary layoffs, demoted due to taking leave and more on Season 9 Episode 15 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

Remote employee asked to come into the office

I’ve been working remotely since the pandemic, almost 5 years now. A few months ago, ownership of my company changed. The new owner wants me to come into the office a few days a week. I refused, and now my employer is saying this is considered a resignation. What can I do?

• Changes made to your job: Many employees began working from home during the pandemic and transitioned to a different working model. For those who have been working remotely for many years, it has become a new implied term of employment. Employers cannot impose major changes to an employee’s position without their consent.

Reasons for being terminated without cause

After a year and a half of employment in a sales role, I was recently let go. My CMO was let go first, and despite being assured our jobs were safe, my whole team was eventually terminated. I wanted to find out if my severance package was adequate.

• Wrongful dismissal: Regardless of the circumstances, employers are legally able to let...

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