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I have worked for a company for 14 years doing the same job as Warehouse Manager. My hours are Mon to Fri 8 to 5. My boss showed up at my office on Friday and handed me a letter describing a new position he wants me to take changing where I work, my job description and job title. He has also changed my days to work to Tues to Friday 9 to 5 and saturday 9 to 6. He tells me he is making the change to help me as I am getting older and it would take me out of the warehouse it wouldn't be so hard on me however the Saturday he wants me to work is working in the warehouse. He is telling me the new job will not be so physically demanding. I have worked fr this company for 14 years and taken 4 days sick in that whole time. The new hours will reduce my pay per week and I took this job originally because I would not have to work weekends except in special circumstances. He wants a response from me in 1 week. Where do I stand if I refuse to work these new hours. Can I demand my same hours. days, and payÉ
Thank you for your question. My name is Stephen Gillman and I am an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. From what you have described, the employer is proposing significant changes to your employment, which would amount to a constructive dismissal and you would be owed severance. Before making any decision or agreeing to any change, it is important to recieve professional advice. I would be happy to provide you with a free and confidential consultation so we can fully discuss where you stand and your options. Contact me directly at stephen.gillman@stlawyers.ca. You can also reach me directly at 416-216-5765. I look forward to touching base with you.