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Can You Get EI If You Quit Your Job Due to Mental Health?

You may be able to get Employment Insurance (“EI”) after quitting your job because of your mental health, but it is not automatic. Service Canada pays regular benefits only if…

Can Your Employer Change Your Hours, Schedule, or Job Duties?

Your employer can make some changes to your hours, schedule, or job duties without your agreement, but not all. Minor changes within the normal scope of your role are generally…

Can a Union Employee Be Fired Without Warning?

A union employee can be fired without warning, but only in limited circumstances. Unionized employees are protected by a collective agreement, which generally means an employer cannot dismiss them without…

Do Employment Lawyers Work on Contingency?

Some employment lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, while others charge hourly rates, flat fees, or use a combination of billing arrangements. Whether a contingency fee is available depends…

Can I Sue for a Hostile Work Environment After I Quit?

Quitting does not stop you from suing your employer. If the way you were treated at work forced you to resign, you can still bring a claim, but the conduct…

Is It Legal to Travel While on Short-Term Disability?

In many cases, yes. It is generally legal to travel while receiving short-term disability benefits. However, whether you should travel is often a more important question than whether you can.…

Can You Get EI After Being Fired for Insubordination

Losing your job for alleged insubordination does not automatically mean you are disqualified from Employment Insurance (“EI”). Service Canada applies its own legal test when deciding whether you qualify for…

What Does Resigned in Lieu of Termination Mean?

If your employer asks you to resign instead of being terminated, you may hear the phrase “resigned in lieu of termination.” In simple terms, it means an employee submits a…

How Much Compensation Can You Receive for Workplace Discrimination?

There is no fixed amount of compensation for workplace discrimination. Depending on the facts, employees may be entitled to damages for injury to dignity, feelings, and self-respect, compensation for lost…