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My employer is thinking about changing our pension plan from defined benefits to defined contribution. Can they just do that? Does this constitute a change in my compensation package?

My hours were cut by 20 hours per pay period because of lack of business.Then i was let go for restructuring and paid accordingly. but two days later a board member took over my job and was paid for seven hours per day.Isn't this wrongful dismissal?

Business has slowed for my company since I began 6 years ago. My best year's earnings were $53,000 approx. and its been trending downward ever since. I'm often told to stay home due to lack of work and I'm now down to about $45,000 last year. Is this cause for constructive dismissal?

I've worked 4-10 hour shifts since I began with my company 7 years ago. This gave me Fri, Sat and Mon. off. They're now saying the business is changing and we'll need to work Mondays and we'll get another day off during the week, but it will be a random day based on how busy they are. I work nights and flipping from days to nights this many times each week will impact my sleep/eating patterns and I'm not eager to accept this change. Can I refuse? Would this be considered constructive dismissal? Thanks.

I was off work for a total of three days with a foot injury. I returned to work early and three days later I was terminated on Remembrance Day at 10:45am. made it difficult to celebrate my fathers time in the air Force. No reason given other than" it is not working out: