Employment Law Show: Ontario – S11 E39

Episode Summary

What are some common employment law myths? Employment Lawyer Alex Lucifero, a managing partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, answers this question and more on the Employment Law Show. 

LISTEN BELOW to Ontario’s premiere radio show about employment law and workplace rights featuring the province’s leading employment lawyers. You can hear the show live on Mondays to Thursdays at 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL in London at 6:30 p.m. ET, as the hosts take calls from listeners and provide vital answers to employees and employers. 

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Show Notes

• Nordstrom closing across Canada: While in a normal business closure employees would still be owed severance pay, in the event of bankruptcy or creditor protection, it is unlikely. Employees are considered unsecured creditors and are not prioritized in terms of compensation. Secured creditors, like banks, will be compensated first in the event a business has declared bankruptcy.
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    Nordstrom employee rights after closure
• Reason for termination: Employers do not have to have a legitimate reason to terminate an employee without cause. Employers can let employees go for any reason as long as adequate severance is paid, and it is not discriminatory.
• Contractors and severance qualifications: Many employees are incorrectly classified as independent contractors. Misclassified employees miss out on important rights, such as the right to severance pay upon termination. It is important for individuals who are unsure of their rights to speak to an employment lawyer.

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