Add Comment Question: Can a salaried employee, whose been with a company for 22 years, be told they are suspended from work until further notice and be sent home immediately? How long can they be suspended for? Can the employer choose not to pay them? Answer: Thank you for your question. My name is Stephen Gillman and I am an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. In answer to your question, if your employer has suspended you without pay this would be considered a constructive dismissal and you are owed severance. I would be happy to provide you with a free and confidential consultation so we can fully discuss. I encourage you to contact me directly at stephen.gillman@stlawyers.ca so we can arrange for a phone call. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.