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my husband works at an outdoor education centre, was put on salary the last year and a half, which basically only increased his hours at work for no further compensation. His boss would like that he live on site (to be available all the time) but he has afamily. He recently saw a posting online for pretty much his position with $10,000 less in pay, but required to live on site. He says his boss is notorious for making conditions so impossible that people just quit, so he doesn't have to fire them. Since he is on salary , if the boss starts reducing his hours does he still have to pay him the same? Also would this be considered a "new job" and the old one "phased out" therefore a reason to be dismissed? ( especially if he doesn't want to agree to stay there?) Should he just stand his ground and not quit to force the issue? and does the boss have grounds to let him go ?
A business does not need a valid reason to let an employee go but is obligated to provide adequate notice of pay in lieu of notice. If your husband receives a termination letter he should contact us and we will assess his severance package. He should not quit because a voluntary resignation will disentitle him from termination pay. A reduction in pay or a change in hours can be akin to an indirect dismissal and trigger his termination pay. If the company tries to change any of the current terms of your husband's employment then he should call us at the number below and we will explain what he can do to protect his interests.