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I was let go on Feb 15, 2017 My employer had CLAIMED, that I had been drinking alcohol at work. They just gave me a date, and provided me no evidence at all. HR said I could set up an appointment to view the evidence, but when i called, she said she DID NOT WANT TO SHARE IT WITH ME. I drink soft drinks in glass bottles, which is why it may have appeared to have been something else, that they are not familiar with. What are my options please

As I understand, an employment contract as a result of a merger is deemed invalid if there is no consideration. If later on however, due to secondment for a fixed term with consideration (should I choose to accept), a letter/contract is provided that indicates all employment obligations and agreements remain consistent with those outlined in your offer letter (provided as a result of the merger); would that effectively validate the original offer letter/employment contract.

I recently got terminated by my employer. They offer six weeks pay. I worked there almost 6 years, but this company still have not pay me many hours of overtime, stat. Holidays and vacation pay. Now they terminated me without paying for the money they owe me, so what should i do?

Our clinic had to change the hours of operation and asked our employees if they were able to change their schedule to accommodate the new hours. 3 out of 4 employees agreed to change their hours and one of them we had to reduce her hours. The 4th employee is unable accommodate. Our only option for her is to reduce her hours and give her hours to our other employee. How do we proceed with this situation with the employee who is unable to accommodate the change?

We are an employer, our building has been sold and we are in need of a new location. My concern is do we owe our employees something for distance/relocation? If we move 20-25km for example