Common myths about severance packages - Employment Law Show: S8 E16

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SEVERANCE PACKAGES on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn about employment law in Ontario and British Columbia on Season 8 Episode 16 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.
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0:00 - Intro
2:20 Disability benefits cut off and returning to work
I was off work due to a serious medical condition for about half a year. I received disability benefits while on leave. My benefits were pre-emptively cut off by the insurer and now my employer wants me back at work. What can I do?
6:41 Long-service employee severance
I’ve been trying to persuade my friend to contact Lior’s office. He was a manager for 39 years, and they’ve only offered him 32 weeks of severance. I told him not to sign anything.
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8:42 Need work accommodations due to injury
I’m 50 and have been at this company for 8 years. I probably need to take some time off as an injury is giving me a lot of trouble. I’m worried upon a return to work, it will still cause problems and I’ll lose employment.
12:20 Title change but no pay cut
My title was changed from department manager to section manager. There was no change in pay just a shift change. There could be another change implemented in a few months. Is this a constructive dismissal?
Common myths about severance packages
14:22 1️⃣Myth #1: You are not entitled to a severance package if let go during probation.
15:52 2️⃣ Myth #2: Severance packages must be accepted immediately or by an employer’s deadline.
17:04 3️⃣ Myth #3: Everyone in a company gets the same amount of severance pay as their coworkers.
17:51 4️⃣ Myth #4: If you are forced to resign from your job, you are not owed any severance.
18:23 5️⃣ Myth #5: Severance only encompasses your basic salary and wages.
20:54 Employee rights when employer retires
I am a dental assistant and have been employed for 8 years. The owner of the business has announced his retirement and future closure of the office in about 6 months. I’m almost 60 and nervous that this will mean months of uncertainty and unemployment. Am I owed anything other than the notice of closure?
22:38 Bullying by a manager in the workplace ignored
After repeated complaints, my company refuses to reprimand or deal with a manager who has made many inappropriate comments and has criticized my performance as it relates to my disability. What can I do?
Rapid Fire Can my employer...?
26:33 • Can my employer cancel my approved vacation period?
27:00 • Can my employer put me on a performance plan?
27:25 • Can my employer ask me to sign a new contract?
27:43 • Can my employer tell me to work at a new, distant location?
28:20 • Can my employer put me on a temporary layoff until further notice?
28: 36 • Can my employer reduce my pay due to performance reasons?
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