If I don’t retire at 65 and my company changes my terms of employment cancels my benefits and put me on a contract my is that considered dismissal and I entitled to severance ?

Thank you for your question. My name is Stephen Gillman and I am an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. First, there is no requirement for you to retire at 65 years of age. If you are still working at 65 and you employer cancels your benefits, puts you on contract, or changes any other term of your employment this would amount to a constructive dismissal and you would be owed severance. If this happens, you may also be entitled to significant human rights damages.

If you employer changes the terms of your employment or dismisses you, do not agree to anything before receiving professional advice. If this happens, I encourage you to reach out to me directly so we can set up a time to discuss (stephen.gillman@stlawyers.ca).