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Hi there, my husband's company has recently been sold to another company. He has been employed there for about six years. They are offering the guys jobs within their own company, BUT it seems to me that they are hoping that the guys will not take them. I mean, why hire guys for Richmond Hill when they have an office in Ajax (all the guys live in Durham Region)? This will add several hours to their daily commute. Is this just a dirty way to get out of paying them severance, by saying that "well, gee, we offered you a job, even though it's impossible for you to take it.", or is it a constructive dismissal? Is there anything we can do about this?

That would certainly be a constructive dismissal and he has not obligation to take such a job offer. He is owed full severance. This has to be dealt with right away, so please give me a call as soon as possible.
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