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I was let go by the Canadian Mental Health Association on Tues June2/16. A cleaner by trade for two years I had to deal with the darkest most sadistic methodical manager I have ever encountered, ever. My employer is officially called Impact Junk Solutions( social enterprise) a so called contractor for CMHA but is has always been controlled by CMHA, payroll the works all behind a wall of secrecy. For two years I was bated, harassed, tormented and just toyed with by this guy. He answers to no one, nothing! I could not get another job at 60 it was real bad. Took Huron and Adelaide cleaning contract working alone for 5hr per night. Previously done by 2 guys 3hrs each per night. On May 16 called to meeting and again they cut my hrs to 4hrs per night!!! 20/wk. Then on June2/16 manager tells me you have to fit more work into your shift cleaning up after cleaners who cover for me when off. I blew my stack told him what i thought of the SOB! well of course CMHA HR lady fired me on the same day at beginning of my shift. I sucked it up walked out, pissed off is an understatement. Was given 3weeks pay they seemed not to miss a trick and cut me loose. How this crap about me being a contractor while being under complete control of CMHA, but they stayed hands off with respect to my manager. It was all bad lasted as long as I could. Yes you are going to tell what was the smart thing to do at the time with no options I just didn't give a damn anymore.
Thanks for your detailed question. It is certainly unfortunate the manner in which the employment relationship ended. To answer your question, Impact Junk Solutions or CMHA (or both) could be considered your employer. Regardless, it is important to ensure that you have received the appropriate amount of severance. I would strongly encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). I would also encourage you to give us a call and set up a consultation with one of our employment lawyers who will be able to fully assess your matter.