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My sons employer dismissed him and stated that some of the employees stated he played favorites with some staff, and was accused of racial comments. Is there not a process where they have to contact him and discuss the problem , or at least give a verbal, then written warnings.. Or even provide company Sensitivity training (or something similar.) you know, give him opportunity to fix the problem..

Hi there I am a female, 64 years old, I have been working, hairstylist, at a company since June of last year. The job was part time about 20 to 24 a week, now its going down to 13 to 18 hours a week. My question is can they do that and if I were to quit would I get severance pay. Thank you for your help Melissa

We recently terminated an employee for theft of company phones. During the time they were in his possession he accumulated significant charges on them, and was the only employee with access to them. Are we entitled to withhold his final pay and outstanding vacation as way of compensation? I've consulted the CLC and it's not quite clear on this.

A cupe member is returning from a long term disability leave after 5year. She have receive a notice of termination of her work after 2 year1/2 (under your collective agreement).I will like to no what to do to exercise my right in my position at work. Please .

I have employed a person as a caretaker for my property and my rural residence for the past 28 years. He has received a salary plus free accommodation during the employment. He is 68 years old and told me he wanted to work until he was 70, but just recently gave me his letter of resignation effective end July. What severance am I obligated to pay him?