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I'm currently on mat leave and was terminated a few days ago. There are a few issues that lead me to believe there's a human rights code violation. I'd rather resolve this a move on but I haven't received anything in writing from them -- just a phone call from my boss and hr. I have an email drafted that is assertive yet fair where I'm requesting severance terms. My question is should I hold off on this email until I receive something from them first or should I just go for it? I really want to get some things documented and in writing so I don't want to wait on them.

I signed a employment contract with a new employer with very favourable terms and resigned my current position. One week before starting the new role they requested I could not onboard without signing a new employment contract that has substantial changes to work location, hours, severance/termination pay, temporary layoffs, and broad language allowing changes to employment terms. I do not want to accept the modifications and the employer is stating I can start unless I do. What should I do?

Employer is recently creditor protections and has laid off 16 of 37 workers. The same week, the payroll did not clear. The workers have a union but are told to continue to work. Owner of the company is directing remaining workers to do major work to a building that is owned by him separately and not connected to the credit protection. Workers are now owed 4 weeks pay plus vacation. Should the workers stop work until payment is made? Request ROE and file for EI?

Working at a company in for approximately 2 years (straight days). Currently completing a temporary facility transfer at another location (working shift work) as per managements request for 6 weeks. My question is if in the near future if management ask me to do another temporary transfer what are my rights instead of being forced to comply with additional transfers?

My employer sent an email out to all employees stating that we will be moving to summer hours. What this effectively means is that for 4 months, our hours will be reduced from 80 hrs to 75 hrs per pay period. Do employees need to consent to this first or is it a breach of employment contract if no consent (verbal or written). Asking for salary and hourly employees