Add Comment Question: I've been employed with a non-profit organization that receives funding from the Local Health Integrated Network, I've been there for 13 years and in my current position for 7 years. My contract the funding for my position state that I work in Barrie, now our CEO and Board of Directors are stating that someone is being sent to work in another town. Can they change our contracts? Can they force a staff to drive to another town that would result in a hour drive from their home? Answer: Thank you for your question. My name is Jon Pinkus and I am an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. A change in your daily commute, can, in certain cases, amount to a constructive dismissal. When that happens, you have a choice to stay or leave and claim for your severance. However, a more detailed analysis would be required before we could properly make that assessment. It will depend on the facts and whether it can be established that this was a fundamental term of your employment. We strongly advise against resigning until you have had an opportunity to speak to an employment lawyer. If you resign prematurely, and it ends up not being a constructive dismissal, you will have no entitlements. On the other hand, if you do have a case for constructive dismissal, it is important that you act quickly. For all of these reasons, I recommend that you give us a call at the number below for a consultation as soon as possible. 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.