5 Common Employment Law Myths - Employment Law Show: S7 E09

*5 COMMON EMPLOYMENT LAW MYTHS* on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need to know about employment law in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta on Season 7 Episode 09 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.

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0:00 - Intro

2:21 *Fired after six months*
I was in a senior position at a company but was let go after six months. I was offered five months of severance pay. Is this adequate?

6:25 *Severance for short-service sales employee*
A younger worker was hired to help me out in my sales role and later surpassed my own abilities. After 18 months, I was let go and offered 2 months of severance.

9:01 *Reviewing contract for new management job*
I’m about to start a new job in a management position at a fairly large company. I was offered a contract to sign. Is there anything I should be looking for in this contract or be aware of?

12:19 *Common Employment Law Myths*
12:32 1️⃣ A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer lets you go without a legitimate reason.
15:32 2️⃣ Time off from work due to illness or injury can result in termination from your employer.
17:33 3️⃣ Your boss can impose changes to your job at their discretion.
19:23 4️⃣ A resignation is preferable to being let go from employment.
20:48 5️⃣ Severance is typically calculated as a week per year of service.

22:02 *New job not possible due to medical condition*
I’ve worked for a huge company for almost a decade. I was offered a new position that is completely different from my previous job. I have a medical condition that prevents me from being successful in this new job offer.

25:06 *Working notice for long-service medical employee*
After 35 years as an Office Administrator at a doctor’s office, due to health issues he’s closing his practice. He gave her about a month of working notice. Is she owed any additional severance?

27:17 *Denied promotion due to maternity leave*
Prior to taking maternity leave I was told I was going to be promoted to a senior position. Now that I am about to return from leave, my employer has informed me that the position has been filled. Can they do this or were they bound to fulfill the initial promise?

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