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I have a doctors note from Nov 8-11 due to a severe sprained ankle which has left me from not being able to put any pressure on it. My boss has asked me to come in if he puts in my his office where I am only doing paperwork and not moving around. I went in today to because of pressure and trying to be helpful, I have been moving around which has left my ankle in more pain. Does he have to obey my doctors note?

I am being asked to sign an employment contract that says I may be terminated without just cause at the sole discretion of the employer with a minimum amount of notice. that I agree that I will not receive any further or additional severance payments. is that legal

I was fired from a teaching position I moved up north (500k past Thunder Bay) to teach at a school on a reserve at 1.5 months into the job. I was given housing upon employment with the school (which I pay rent) and I have not been told by my employer to move out. However, our roommates we were placed with (which we were not told about until we got here) are telling us that we have to move out immediately. I was given a letter yesterday which my roommate received to give to me from my employer which I have not opened and have decided to wait to obtain a lawyer. The township is made up for 300 people and locating proper housing is not easy on such short notice. We are not covered by a tenant agreement since my employer pays for the rent and then I pay the employer. What are my options for housing? Am I able to stay? And what type of case would a wrongful termination fall under? Civil? Corporate?

I am 57 years old & have worked for a company in Ontario for 33 years. The company is offering voluntary buyouts to all employees. If I accept the buyout (78 weeks pay )can I collect unemployment insurance after the 78 weeks?

Can an Employer install cameras to watch his staff. Is this legal.