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I am visually impaired. Have been at the bank for 18 years, 59 years old in November. Instead 0f my current manager finding me another position in company, he has informed me that I have 1 mth to find employment within company or take package and leave. All other managers have found me a position in company for 18 years when job was no longer available or of changes. I have missed about 5 days sick leave in 18 years. Worked on projects late into night and weekends. Even answered phone on holidays. Is this right?

Hi Maurice. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, employers may terminate an employee at any time, without cause, for any reason (as long as it is not discriminatory) so long as they provide them with the proper severance package. In this case, they are giving you one month of working notice to find other employment with the company. If you are unsuccessful, then they will provide you with a package. There is nothing about this (based on what you've told us) that is illegal in and of itself, but should the time come when the company provides you with a package, you should certainly have it reviewed by a lawyer. At you age, with 18 years of service, your entitlements could be significant.
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