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I am an administrative employee of Humber college for the last 13 years. I have been an employee in good standing for that entire time and have even won the administrative award 1 year ago. I have been praised continuously for my dedication and hard work and am well respected amongst the current and past presidents of the college as well as the deans and faculty of the college. The students that I have taught have also had great admiration for me. Recently a new associate dean and program co-ordinator came onto the scene and have been scrutinizing my every move. They have also recently hired a part time instructor who would normally have reported to me but it seems that not only does he not report to me but he is being given powers over me. I fear that I am about to be terminated. They are making my working conditions almost unbearable. Is there anything that I can do?
Unfortunately, at this point there is nothing that can be done. They are allowed to let you go (unless you are part of a union), as long as they pay you severance. Severance for you would be anywhere from 12 - 18 months, depending on your age. You need to document everything that is happening, so that a record is kept. If your pay gets changed, or your hours/duties get changed, then we need to talk right away. Certainly, if they let you go, we need to talk right away. If you are part of a union, your only recourse is to speak to the union.