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I have worked at little short stop for about 13/14 years as manager. I was terminated today with reason being misconduct. I was accused of posting hate talk against the company on Facebook which is untrue and accused of having illegal unapproved draw which is also untrue. I would like to know my options.

My boyfriend is being laid off after working at a company for four years. He has not been given a reason for being laid off, but to him it's quite evident that the general manager of the company wants him to go because of discriminatory reasons. She is a white woman, who has a totalitarian style of managing, while my boyfriend is a middle eastern man. Since she cannot fire him because he hasn't done anything wrong, they've decided to lay him off. Because there isn't a valid reason for doing so, would this be considered wrongful dismissal? Not to mention, he wasn't given a written notice, but was just told verbally.

I have worked 16+ years at organization in many management roles. In restructuring/re-organisation I am being moved to another department and role. I had title of Senior Mgr in old position but new position is a manager level. This was explained to align positions with parent company in US. However the Senior Mgr title will still be used in other areas. Compensation does not change. Is this a form of constructive dismissal? Do I have options?

I have been a home agent for Rogers for last 18 years. I travel to Richmondhill from Brantford for training a few times a year. The contract I signed designates the Richmondhill location as my prime location. They are discontinuing the home agent positions They will require me to commute to Richmondhill on a daily basis, which not financially or time wise possible for me. It is a 2 - 3 hr commute each way. Do I have any options such as severance

The employer states an employee must ensure that external jobs do not negatively impact on their effectiveness with my employer. Employees must advise their immediate supervisor of all external work, including self employment, during off-duty hours, vacation periods or while on leaves of absence, to ensure compliance with my employers policy. Do I have a legal obligation to release to my employer all work information, after hours, on my own time and on weekends and during vacation periods to ensure compliance with their policy ? How do you interpret this ? What is your advice ?