I was originally hired on at $40,000 for recruitment aqusition position. Been there for 2 weeks. Just been advised that pay is going to get cut to $14/hr. signed a contract of employment for $40,000. Advised that they've re-evaluated and $14/hr is all they could do and to pretty much take it or leave it.

Thank you for your question.

What you have described sounds like it could potentially be a constructive dismissal, depending on how much of a reduction this will actually mean to your overall compensation. If it is a constructive dismissal, you would be entitled to leave and get your severance (visit http://www.severancepaycalculator.com/ to find out how much you would be owed).

Please do NOT leave your position until you have had an opportunity to speak with an employment lawyer. If you leave and it is not a constructive dismissal, then it will be a resignation and you will lose all of your entitlements to severance.

This would be best discussed in detail over a consultation. The lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are very experienced in dealing with constructive dismissals and can help you navigate this situation and enforce your rights. Please contact us at the number below if you would be interested in discussing this further.