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I am self-employed with a company as a second job and am an independent contractor. Rate of pay is monthly and I was let go with thirty days notice per the contract terms. Contract states "The parties agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor in the performance of the Services and that no employment relationship is created between the Consultant and ***. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind *** in any way." Is this enforceable? Am I entitled to any severance? I blanked out the company name for privacy purposes.

I am working with Tech firm.I joined this firm in India in 2007 and later the send me to Canada in 2017.From 2017 I am working here in Canada and I am Canada Citizen now. I am on bench means I dont have any project. Company asked me to apply leaves whatever balance leaves I have. There are high chances that company will ask me to go for unpaid leaves or they may ask me to resign as there are no projects with company .So what should I do now?

The comp I worked for, months away from 25 years was acquired by another comp. I received a letter stating a secondment to train individuals on the new comp systems but I didn't need to sign this secondment letter, it wasn't even asked of me, just the assumption I would do it. So. that is what I have been doing. I don't love it. what is my right? Can I leave the new seconded position?

A friend of mine is looking to leave her current employeer as the work environment has gotten to be so unpleasant she gets headaches just from being there now. She has been there for almost 4years and feels she can't do it anymore for the sake of her health. Her manager constantly nit picks or micromanages her and her work. He will keep emails of every little mistake that she makes and uses it to show upper management. She is always taking on more responsibilities but when asking for a raise she is told no because you don't get raises for having more experience as you are at the company longer. She has stopped doing extra tasks but now is getting a less than good review

I am currently employed by an IT services company in Ontario that provides workforce solutions to banking clients. I have been working for one of their clients for nearly two years, and now the client would like to hire me directly as a full-time employee, offering a better salary. However, my current employment contract includes a clause prohibiting me from working for any of their clients for 12 months after resignation or termination. My employer has already refused the client’s request to convert me. I would like to know: • Is such a restrictive clause legally enforceable in Ontario? • If I resign and accept an offer from the client, can my current employer take legal action against me? I would appreciate your guidance on my rights and risks under Ontario employment law.