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I am the first employee hired at a company. They fired me after 2years with no reason but on my ROE said shortage of work. They kept 14 other employees on with less seniority than me

With company 9 years and they were sold. New company told me verbally there is no position and they are keeping me on just in case for transition early July. I have asked them to let me go earlier if I am not needed. Knowing my job is ending, can I ask for severance pay? I would like to look at moving on and starting a new job sooner than later.

Reason for termination, "I think you are trying to set up your own company". I was asking questions on hourly rates, holiday pay and what happens when our hourly rate falls below minimum wage (ON). Asked why mandatory courses were not compensated. Course that are required by the province and company to carry out your job. (Propane for Vehicles and Sensitivity Training) Sensitivity training is required by Pearson International Airport, because of the different customers and their need we could deal with. This company has no employee hand book that would give you the basic information that I was asking about. You commit to a one or two day orientation ride (not compensated) with an experienced drive to show you the procedures at the airport, however it doesn't cover other details, such as what to charge customers or how I charge for some of the piece work that we do. The general answer is ask any dispatcher and they will tell you. I have asked long term drives and dispatches and each time you get conflicting answers. Even when the certified manager is annoyed with me when I ask simple questions. Most of the above situation falls under Employee Standards Act. The out come I would like to see, is that I be reinstated (I have worked here two weeks short of three months) and I would be will to negotiate the money that is owed me. Can you point me in the best direction, ESA claim or court action for wrongful dismissal.

I am inquiring for a friend who has worked for the same company for approx 30 years as a forklift operator. He has had a problem with alcoholism for many years that has progressed over the past few years. He was caught for a second time recently driving alcohol on the premises and was dismissed last week. First time was verbal warning and second time was dismissal. My understanding is that alcoholism is considered a sickness/disability. Should the company have suguested that he seek help for his problem rather than dismiss him? If so, what are his next steps? At this point, he has not signed anything as he was just sent home and told not to return to work. He has not had any communication since then

I am inquiring on behalf of my sister who has recently been notified that the specialty retail store that she has worked in for 11+ years will be closing in 5 months. She plays a senior role in buying and selling of used furniture, antiques across all categories. She has worked consistently for the past 11 years for 26 hours per week. She is 57 years old and has made $ 15.00 per hour for the past 5 years. Her average annual income is $20k. To date they have not been offered anything and only asked that they stay on until all inventory is liquidated. The reason giving for closing is that the owner passed away last year and the family has just now decided to exit the business. The business has always been successful and continues to be.