Employment Law Show: Alberta & B.C. – S6 E11

Episode Summary

How should complaints of harassment be handled? When do you have to return to work after medical leave? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP answers those questions and more on the Employment Law Show. 

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Show Notes

• Employee harassed by the owner of the company: Employees should first speak to the appropriate party at their workplace regarding abuse and harassment at the workplace. Employers have an obligation to investigate complaints of harassment and resolve the situation. Employees cannot be let go or penalized for filing a harassment complaint, regardless of the result of the investigation.
• Next steps after termination: It is a very stressful time for employees after they have been terminated. It is important for employees to consider their rights and what they are owed upon termination. Before accepting a severance packa/ge, before agreeing to anything or signing any documentation, it is important to seek legal advice from an employment lawyer.
• Off of work due to medical condition: The decision whether or not to return to work or remain on leave ultimately is up to a treating doctor. Employees on a disability leave cannot be penalized by their employer or terminated as a result. Employees should determine whether or not their employer has insurance coverage for disability benefits whether that is for short or long-term disability.

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