Hello. A year and half ago I was demoted from my management position and as a result I received a new direct supervisor. Due to some very hurtful and wrong accusations made against me by the executive director, I don't really speak to her much anymore. She claims that by not speaking this is insubordination. This does not seem right. Can you please provide further information. Thank you

Thank you for your question. My name is Jon Pinkus and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

What you have described certainly does not sound like insubordination as it is defined by law. If the company terminates your employment for cause on that basis, you would likely be entitled to a severance package, and depending on your age, position, and length of service, it could be significant.

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