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I work for a private company for 22 years and recently the company got bought over by another private company. I would like to know that if the new company laid me off since I am 65 yrs old, would I be entitled to be paid salary till I am 70 years old.

I've been laid off by Shopify. I'm concerned about my severace package. My salary was $170k. They've offered me $42k to sign after 4 yrs. of service. My understanding is Shopify package is on the low end. Should I move forward with hirering a lawyer? I've been quote $390. + tx for a consult and I'm concerned I'll just be told to accept the package after paying.

I work for a publicly traded company that is expected to be bought out/taken private this year. If my employer requests changes to my employment contract, and I refuse to accept the changes, do I need to give a reason why I refuse? am I still eligible for severance if I refuse to agree to a change in my employment contract, for any reason?

I’ve been off on medical leave for 3 months and now my doctor said I can go back for 5hr days my regular shift is 5.30am-2pm and my manager said I have to come back on 1pm -6 pm shift I’m a site supervisor and do not think this is right I am 62 yrs old

If I am let go from my AE position after working for 15 months, am I only entitled to 2 weeks pay? My contract only states “2 weeks notice or pay in Lieu of notice”, but does not state anything regarding ESA. Am I eligible for common law pay out? Can I push for more?