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I have been a successful bartender/manager for approximately 15 years, in a franchised environment. Last June I accepted a full time position with an independent bar and at that time received many hours. They told me that they only put 44 hours per week on a paycheque and the rest in cash. I also know that some of the part-timers are only paid cash without a paystub. Regardless, everything was going fine until the owners re-introduced a family friend/acting manager. I felt tension immediately and soon came to find that I was only scheduled three shifts per week. Back to back closes (3:00 am) immediately followed by an open (10:00 am) I normally don't mind a quick turn around in a crisis situation or covering for an unforeseen employee absence, but this became the normal schedule for me. Prior to this acting manager stating, I completely enjoyed working there. Needless to say, I never once missed a shift, covered regularly for no-shows and was never late. I came down with a serious sinus infection and immediately went to the doctor, was prescribed antibiotics and a steroid and provided my employer with a doctor's note. The doctor's note said I would be able to return to work in three days. I received a message saying I was taken off the schedule as "serious sinus infections" can take weeks to heal Within that week, I was coerced and intimidated into resigning..

Can a person be fired six months after an alledged assault?

Hi, I work in a doctor's office. She gave me a payout for vacation pay but did not provide me a pay stub, just a check. The amount seemed low but nonetheless I asked her for a pay stub to which she got furious with me. She is now saying she is going to fire me. Is this a case for wrongful dismissal? I believe it violates section 12 of the employment standards act and now brings section 74 of the employment standards act into play of Reprisal prohibited. Please advise

my employee took scheduled hours away from with written or verbal disappline. can I demand the pay for the hours?

I have 36 years with a major company, our site is right sizing i was informed tthat my results were sub par and i would be put ona performance improvement plan. Its the first bad review i have ever had, others who lost thier jobs are getting severence as well as pension to leave. I feel i am being forced out, the job is new to me this year and new to site this year. Is this constructed dismissal could i challenge the terms a being forced to leave by hitting my bonus for the first time ever in 24 years as a supervisor