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I was with the company for 10 years, as a member of bargaining unit. I was accommodated m with the unions blessing to non bargaining. I had no choice but to ssign the letter terms of employment , they said they would fire me , if I did not, so basically I signed it to keep my job. Is this grounds for a constructive dismissal if I lose my new job ?

My dad has recently received a notice that his position has been 'cancelled'. He was working for this company when he got into a motor accident on the job, and WSIB has deemed him permanently disabled. They created this position specifically for him as aadmin (he used to be a truck driver for DHL/Loomis). He's been working for the company for over 15 years but they recently split and he continued with Loomis. He may now be out of a job because he cannot qualify for others because of his restrictions. Please advise, as he still has a mortgage and bills to pay.

I am commissioned sales and they owe me money, can I and do I accept any money form my employer if I am looking at sewing them for wrongful dismissal

My branch manager hasn't giving me any hours or notification of possible hours in 7 days, I am on a 3 month probation and believe because I've asked for a new site they are looking to terminate me I believe but don't know how to tell me. How long can they not work me and then lay me off?

I have been with a company for about three years. They have let a number of people go and approached me to take a reduction in salary but increase the variable compensation portion on my contract. What is the recourses that I have?