WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need to know about employment law in Ontario and British Columbia on Season 8 Episode 01 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.

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0:00 - Intro

2:03 Fired after wage complaints
I was asked to work a lot of overtime hours by my employer. Despite this, my employer initially didn't offer any overtime pay due to ongoing financial difficulties. After my complaint, I was eventually let go due to "business reasons". What are my rights?

5:32 Employee misclassification and severance
After five years at a real estate agency, I was terminated while on stress leave. My first few years at the brokerage I was classified as an independent contractor, but then later an employee. The severance pay offered was 3 weeks for my years considered an employee.
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8:11 Induced employment and let go shortly after
My son was hired away from the company he was employed at for over twelve years. After three months he was let go and only offered two weeks’ severance pay.

11:16 Employer refusing to accommodate medical condition
My friend was diagnosed with cancer and is currently back to work on modified duties. Her employer keeps indicating he’d like her to return to her previous position.
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What you should know about workplace investigations

12:42 1️⃣ Employers are obligated to conduct a workplace investigation when an employee complains about harassment or discrimination.
13:44 2️⃣ If an employer fails to conduct an investigation or doesn’t take action after completing one, the employee may be able to resign with severance.
14:39 3️⃣ An employee who is fired following a workplace investigation may still be owed full severance pay.

17:15 Refused overtime pay
After working in the oil industry, I amassed a significant amount of overtime, but my boss told me I was not owed any extra pay due to our industry. Is this true?

20:49 Employment Rights Rapid Fire
20:56 Can an employer terminate you when you have a doctor's note instructing you to take time off for sick leave?
23:01 Are employees obligated to tolerate bullying at their workplace?
26:04 Can employees refuse to be placed on a layoff?

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