The Duty to Accommodate - Employment Law Show: S1 E10

UNDERSTANDING THE DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE 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, British Columbia and Alberta on Season 1 Episode 10 of the only employment law show on TV in Canada.

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0:00 - Intro

1:40 Harassment in a Small Office
How to respond to workplace harassment in an office that features only three employees.

4:19 Fired From Leave Before Return
I have been on disability leave for over 2 years, after 4 years of work. I was expecting to return to work in the coming months, however my employer just sent me my termination papers. Is my employer legally able to terminate me?

8:04 Constantly Bullied at Work
I am an employee who is constantly being pressured, bullied and harassed at work. Do I have a claim for constructive dismissal?

11:13 Lump Sum Severance Payments
I'm 57, and worked in computer software before being let go after 8 years and 2 months of employment. My salary was $89,000. I was offered 20 weeks of severance pay. Should I ask for that amount in one lump sum? Due to my age, I'm not sure when I will find another job.

14:56 Severance Pay Calculator
The importance of using The Severance Pay Calculator following your termination from your job.

17:06 Severance & Employment Standards Act
The Employment Standards Act only guarantees your MINIMUM severance entitlements. Most employees are owed MUCH more under common law.

18:00 Severance on $43,000 Salary
A 46-year-old individual with 9.5 years of service in a technical position, earning a $43,000 salary, thought they were only owed 9 weeks of severance pay. The Severance Pay Calculator revealed that they are entitled 9 – 12 months' severance.

20:06 HVAC Tech Fired for Lack of Work
An HVAC technician was supposed to receive a raise, but when he asked his manager about it, he was fired the next day. His manager said it was due to a 'lack of work'. Lior discusses what an appropriate severance package would be in this case.

23:30 Senior Manager Covers Extra Duties
A senior manager recently saw one of his coworkers resign. He has had to work additional hours to cover their duties. His requests for additional compensation are being ignored. What should he do?

25:43 Understanding the Duty to Accommodate
25:47 1️⃣ What is the duty to accommodate?
26:53 2️⃣ Who has the right to be accommodated?
27:29 3️⃣ When is an employee NOT entitled to accommodation?
27:57 4️⃣ How far does an employer have to go to accommodate an employee?

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