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I was working for a Periodontist for over 5 years as a dental assistant. I was terminated in February 2017 for no real reason but to cut costs. I was told that his accountant told him his over head costs were too high and change was needed to bring costs down. The office was aware of this for over a year prior to my termination and we all tried to bring costs down by ways of price matching, purchasing only what was needed at the time and making deals with representatives from companies that we were dealing with. We even agreed to reduce our hours to accommodate. I did receive a lieu payment but refused to sign the document for the payment. I was also informed by the Doctor that he needed someone that could work full time..5 days a week. Most of the staff were working 3 to 4 days a week. To top it off, he hired a new dental assistant in March of 2016. She did not have a full year in our office when I was terminated. I have found employment but it has taken me 4 offices to find the one I can feel secure in.

My brother works at a place where my uncle is the manager. My aunt called my mom to tell her that my adult brother will be fired tomorrow. The reason being, he has a friendship with a 1t year old coworker, and the 15 year old mother does not approve. She called the police to report it, and police said they can't do anything because it's not sexual. My aunt then told my mother that my brother is going through hormone replacement therapy to become a woman..something that my brother did not feel comfortable telling his family. I want to show up informed tomorrow and stand up for my brother, who should not be losing his job or having his privacy violated by a family member who is his boss. I would appreciate any help. Thank you

Since Jan. 2017 we received a new district manager. I have worked with this manager before from 2014-2016 within the same company, Back then he was a operations manager. I told him and HR that I was struggling with anxiety and depression, HR encourage me to seek help, my DM on the other hand pushed me to my limits. Telling me I was a disappointment and that he believes other over me. I ended up going on medical leave for 5 weeks but denied short term and have received no salary continuous. I have been to counselling as well as taking medication for the anxiety and depression. My personal and work have been affected. My co workers see how I get treated and are in disbelief. He even made comments to a former co worker at another location within our company that I’m a disappointment. And has shared with me that he would not have hired me if he knew this was how I was going to turn out. Currently I’m on a PIP plan. And feel I’m being pushed out the door and this has added to my depression and anxiety. I feel the only way out Is to leave. Is this considered constructive dismissal ?

I was terminated by email out of the blue on my day off with absolutely no reason as to why being stated, been with the company for almost 2 years. Do they owe me severance? And is it legal to terminate without stating reason? Also; how to do I go about filing for EI when no reason was given?

I was fired today told a male coworker filed a sexual harassment complaint about me and they believe it and have no choice they have to let me go. Is this something they can just fire me for?