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I HAVE BEEN WORKING AS A PHARMACIST FOR THE SAME EMPLOYER FOR THE PAST 27 YEARS. MY BOSS IS PRESENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING HER PHARMACY AND SSHE EXPECTS THE NEW OWNER TO CONTINUE EMPLOYING ME. I WANT TO KNOW IF I'M ENTITLED TO SEVERANCE PAY AND A SEPARATION CERTIFICATE FROM HER. I'M AFRAID THE NEW OWNER WON'T KEEP ME ON OR IF HE DOES IT WILL BE AT A REDUCED SALARY AS MY BOSS HAS ALREADY HINTED. IF THE NEW OWNER DOES REDUCE MY SALARY I'LL BE FORCED TO QUIT AND WON'T QUALIFY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT IF I DO SO. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

Hello, I was terminated last night after working with a company for 3 months and 3 weeks. The reason was I did not fit with the company and I did not take iniciative. I was not given any warning or told by anyone that I was doing my job incorrectly. A week before my dismissal there was an incident of what I felt was bullying at work. I documented this in the form of a letter and sent it to HR. Four days after I sent it to HR I was dismissed. The issue was not addressed and the other employee who I had an issue with has a history of physically and verbally abusing other employees. I called the Labour Board and they said that because they are giving me an additional weeks pay that there is nothing on their end that they can do regarding me not getting any kind of written warning. The lady I spoke to said my only option was to speak to a lawyer; which is why I am contacting you now. Do you believe I was wrongfully dismissed or was all of this done legally?

I have been working for the same company for almost 22 years. Without notice I was given a voluntary retirement agreement to look over. I was given one years salary and 2 months health benefits. I am the head chef and have always performed my duties to the fullest. Am I entitled to more than I was offered? Thanks!

Hi! I’m a full time employee with an Ins company for about 5 years – was working at job A for 3 years. Took a Secondment for 2 years at job B - during my Secondment other contract employees (that were hired via a 3rd party recruitment company) were hired full time -these positions were not posted - I was advised not to worry - the manager advised I had full time status and benefits and they did not, the manager adv there was lots of work to be done – my manager was aware that I had concerns about the hiring and that I was being passed over for a full time position in job B. I have now been advised that my Secondment is ending and I will be going back to job A. There are still employees in the role as contract employees. Both jobs are in the same job band. Let me know your thoughts.

I have been employed for almost 12 years at my current company. I recently have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder and due to that, I took a leave of absence from work and went on EI (sickness benefits). I was informed today that everyone at my workplace received their Christmas bonus (which we have been getting for all the years I have been employed) but I did not get anything. During the last year of my employment I was also discriminated against due to my illness which contributed to my stress and made my condition worse. I am wondering if this is a case for constructive dismissal and what my next steps should be. Thank you