*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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