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After having me use up my banked time (=accumulated overtime) and vacation, the Company has asked me to transfer all my projects to another co-worker. This follows aa recent attempt to make me work as a weekly commute for 2 to 6 months, which I refused; it was not in my Employment Contract, and I cannot take it. My old father lives with us and I cannot leave him for such long time; a situation they are well aware of. I was not terminated at that time. It looks like the Company either wants to terminate me, or they want to lay me off temporarily, in a matter of days now.
In the temporary layoff case, which is not in my Employment Contract either, I intend to clearly disagree with such arrangement. What do I have to do if they unilaterally put me on temporary layoff, starting with such and such date, to clearly demonstrate I disagree with the temporary layoff and that I stick with my Employment Contract? Should I keep on reporting at the Office as if nothing happened? Should I put my disagreement in writing and send it to them by Registered Mail? If they terminate me, what should I do, and not do? What should I say, and not say?
Anyway, I'm aware it's going to end in termination. I would like to enjoy the rights and entitlemets according to the law. Thank you for your advice. Mike

Please contact us at the number below once the company has made a decision regarding your status or if they announce any changes to your employment terms. A temporary layoff would be an indirect termination and trigger your entitlement to a package so you should not sign any documents before you have had a chance to speak with one of our lawyers.
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