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1. Would I still be eligible to receive severance after failing PIP (performance improve plan)? 2. Would resigning early, instead of facing termination through a PIP, help protect future employment opportunities?

I'm wondering about the rights I have in regards to company equipment post termination. My question is this: Am I ever entitled to keeping or selling gear or does it belong to the company indefinitely? My situation: I was employed for about 18 months and in that time the company purchased a bunch of camera and computer equipment for me to use in my role. They allowed me to take this gear home and use it, outside of work hours, for freelance. And this was part of our contract. I was let go from a position 2 years ago with all of this gear in my possession. At that time I clarified verbally with my manager and asked via email about keeping the gear to use for freelance, and they said I could still use it. I have had no contact with my previous employer ever since. I did sign a standard contract that said that upon termination I have to return company gear, but I am wondering since I have had it in my possession and because of our verbal agreement. The contract states — "14.7. If your employment ends for any reason, you shall immediately return all Company property to the Company including but not limited to all keys, security passes, documents, papers, computer equipment, cell phones, credit cards and confidential information." Any assistance here would be greatly appreciated!

I'm currently hired through a agency and work as a industrial millwright. I was involved in a hit and run when I was walking across the street and could potentially have ligament damage in my right knee. I have went to work over the last week with my company providing accommodations without a doctor's note. But when I went in to get my xray results and found that I need to get ultra sound due to fluid build up in one of my compartments in my knee. The tone has changed when I gave them a doctor's not regarding some accommodations that I need. I have saved the txt messages. But my employer has said he will see if they can accommodate me, if not they will send me home without pay. Again I work through a agency and when I talked to the head of the agency she said that they don't have to accommodate me since it happened outside of work. I have done research into the employment standards act and this I feel should not be allowed. Do I have a case here incase they do send me home. Thank you very much for your time Joel bedard

Is a part time worker of three years who is terminated due to retailer closure entitled to severance pay?

My employer wants me to sign to change my job title. It says in the letter that nothing else would change. Should I be worried? If I sign it would this give my employer future grounds to change anything in my contact?