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βΊ 1:27 An employee had been working at a company for 15 years when new management came in and started taking away her responsibilities but did not change her pay. Lior explains why this is a constructive dismissal.
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βΊ 5:02 A caller from - I took a year off work for hip surgery. When I returned to work, I was put on a performance improvement plan. How much severance pay would I be owed if I fail to satisfy their plan?
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βΊ 8:11 - Whatβs the difference between a termination vs. layoff? If Iβve technically been βlaid offβ, am I still allowed to ask for severance pay, or is an employer within their right to say no?
βΊ EMPLOYEE RIGHTS WHEN A BUSINESS IS SOLD
β’ 10:28 - When a business is sold, do the employees automatically get severance?
β’ 11:58 - What happens to an employeeβs length of service if they continue working?
β’ 13:24 - Does it matter if the new company wants the employee to sign a contract of employment?
β’ 13:47 - What happens if an employee does not want to take a job with the new company, are they entitled to anything? Is that considered a βresignation?β
βΊ 16:00 example - 47-year-old Matthew was with a company for 23 years. He was let go without any reason and was given a 10-month severance offer with a 3-day deadline. His boss said that the package was a good one, and that he should accept it before the offer expired. Is he owed more?
βΊ 20:10 A caller from - I was off for a month after a soft tissue injury. Following rehabilitation, I returned to work on modified duties. Iβm supposed to return to regular duties soon, but I donβt feel ready yet. How do I stay on modified duties?
βΊ 23:39 A caller from - I was just let go on Monday after 6 years at the company. Because I was at a federally regulated business, I was given 2 weeks in lieu of notice and 2 daysβ pay for every year of service. Is that enough severance pay? Iβm 53 years old.
βΊ 26:05 - If a companyβs payroll is less than $2-million per year, are they exempt from paying their employees severance pay?
βΊ 27:12 - I just gave my employer of 4.5 years my notice of termination. However, I just read my original employment contract, and discovered that I agreed to a non-compete clause! Is it enforceable?
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