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I work in a non-unionized social services clinic. My coworkers and I recently put forward complaints regarding our boss (harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, violence). It looks like the Board will back him, though, and I have overheard him on the phone - it sounds as if he is preparing some kind of severance package for myself and one other person. In the meantime we are trying to bring in a union, the application should go forward Monday, although he will be out of the office until the following week. What forms of protection do I have, and how can I best protect myself? I have been at my current employ for one year and four months, my contract states that I am entitled to one week's pay for every year. However, with the recent complaints before the board et cet, the fact that I would be hard-pressed to maintain this level of employment in my community, do I have recourse? How long do I have to review such a package? Should I leave my job when I receive it or should I stay?
If your employment is terminated in whole or in part as a result of you bringing a harassment (including bullying/violence) against your boss, you may be entitled to damages under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and/or Ontario Human Rights Act. Further, if your employment is terminated as a result of you attempting to organize a union, that would potentially result in an unfair labour practice against the Company. Finally, if your employment is terminated, you are likely entitled to a severance package beyond the 1 week/year of service. Given the numerous issues you have identified, it is important that you contact our firm so that we can gather more information from you and determine how we can assist you navigate this difficult situation.