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I used to drive a dump truck for a small company with 2 trucks. I have been terminated from job without any notice. Just being told we don’t need you anymore as we have found a new driver on less pay rate. Is there any way that I can get paid for this at least for minimum notice period.

I was on a medical leave for a little over 2 1/2 years. I got approval from my doctor to return and my contact person through LTD created an 8 week return to work plan. My workplace kept putting it off and then asked me to attend a meeting in which they fired me. They accused me of trying to have a relationship with a client at work which I know never happened and have no idea where they came up with that idea. I wasnt allowed to ask any questions or be given any details so I basically was told I was guilty by them without a chance to even defend myself. From my Google searches I have learned that a workplace can fire you basically for whatever they want whenever they want, but I just want that to be confirmed by someone else. I find it odd that such accusations can be warranted without me being made aware of them but o understand that bosses have all the power and can do what they want. I was offered 3 months pay to never speak of what happened and to pretend that I was treated fairly by them. I think that's what bothers me the most...being offered money but having to lie about why i got it. I prefer to do things honestly which is why this feels so wrong to me. Thanks for your help in advance :)

A new owner took over a private school. They fired the principal and are firing half the staff tomorrow where my niece works as a teacher. What are her rights?

a member was dismissed for leaving the workplace against employer's instructions. There was a camera at the back door, but the staff redirected the camera to look at the road for approx, 1/2 hour. During that time two sets of footprints appeared on the video, leading away and them back form the parking lot. Employer is accusing the employee of leaving work even though there is no way to know who left the tracks in the snow. Snowstorm outside, staff heard what could have been a road accident - large noise - and that s why cameras were redirected. Employer claims that is proof of guilt.

I work for a business that was done by contract that did not renew yearly but just continued on and less there is significant changes. My employer in the past has told me that he cannot afford me and doesn’t have enough work for me as I have not work for him now in over a year but has also told me that he is looking to bring in a new intern or a junior employee was that the spirit. Am I entitled to severance from my employer as he has now informed me that he was going to fill out my record of employment there by ending my employment with him but his still maintain that he was going to look for two other individuals potentially to fill my job. this job was a part-time/full time job for me as I was also working full time outside this business. Am I entitled to any type of severance as I still am willing to work for this employer?