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Hi would I possibly be entitled to constructive dismissal after being laid off? I had multiple occasions of breach of contract with my now former employer but I was trying to look around for other positions when they called me last Friday afternoon to let me know that we should part ways as it is clear that I’m looking around and not happy with where I was.

My role has been re-evaluated to a higher level. My employer has withheld supplying me a letter appointing me to this re-evaluated role. In place, I am being asked to consider another role in a lower salary level. I would also being losing some benefits with this lower level position. Is this a case of constructive dismissal?

My supervisor demanded that I go work in another building where there is supposedly a virus only affecting women. I asked her for the name of the virus. She said she doesn’t know. I continued to explain that if she doesn’t know the name or anything about the virus , how do you know it won’t affect me? I can’t take your word on this subject you are not a health professional you are a supervisor. I told her I have the right to refuse unsafe work and I will not do it. She told me pack my things and go home then.

A customer came in with a status card and as i was inputting the information for her card into our computer i asked my usual question, "what tribe are you from?' after stating that i myself am native. when they asked if i had a card myself i responded with "no, i dont really feel i need to be compensated for something that didnt happen to me". The customer complained the next day and i was fired for racist comments? Is this wrongful?

I have been packaged out after 16 years of service with a large organization. My question is, the severance package is currently setup to pay bi-weekly. IF I was to find employment prior to the duration of the serverance can they stop paying the balance?