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How much notice do I need to give a part time employee who has been putting in on average 22 hrs per week, for 8 months. Is there any severance / holiday pay required?

I am a 57 year old director in learning & development at one of the top mining companies in Canada. I was exposed to fumes in the mines & later diagnosed with Chronic Brain Atrophy. I had a 4 year work visa. I have been on disability for 3 yrs. The mining company called & has declined to extend my work visa. I have a labour lawyer but am not happy with his efforts. 1. How can we force them to extend my stay. 2. How can we secure the best settlement. 3.i have grown to love Toronto...appreciate any advice on how to apply for my permanent resident card. Due to the intracicies of my case I would deeply appreciate Mr Sanfuru's input & whether he's fought for a similar case in the past. If not then who would come highly reccomended by him

what to do if an employee leaves employment but alleges they were fired by someone not vested with authority to do so

Is vacation pay part of your salary? Or is it in addition to your salary? I get paid out 4 % with each pay but it is shown as part of my salary

I have provided two weeks resignation notice to my employer. Are they allowed to ask me why I have resigned? I have a doctors' note due to medical leave.