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Hello, I am writing for a free consultation as I need advice on what to do regarding a matter with my employer. Recently, I have had my usual amount of shifts greatly reduced to almost what they call a "soft firing". As a part time employee of 10 years, I have been getting 3 to 6 shifts a week this entire time. Recently, my hours have been cut back to 2 shifts every 15 days, sometimes going 7 to 10 day stretches without any work. When I asked my manager about it, they responded with "well you are part time, so you aren't actually guaranteed any hours." I don't know what to do, because I have been with the company for 10 years and made a good living off of it, but now I am being squeezed out of shifts, and now have bills/rent to pay that I have been accustomed to while making this living. I have not technically been fired, but it feels like I have. I know they have hired a couple freelancers recently, and they seem to get all the shifts that I once did, so it feels like I have been replaced by a cheaper option. I just wanted a consultation as to what my options could be in terms of applying for EI or some kind of benefits while I look for other work, as it seems like this current place is trying to squeeze me out for no other reason than that I cost too much after 10 years of steady part time employment. Thank you. -Colin

I've been with the employer about 2 and 1/2 years. I am working remotely and have been in the office 2 or 3 times to meet coworkers. They are asking us to sign a policy now and acknowledge amongst other things they have the right to update or change this policy at any time including asking employees to report back into a physical office location at any time, for any reason, where allowed by law. If we don't sign by a specific date, they are threatening repercussions but nothing specific. What should I do?

I have disclosed to my employer that i am experiencing health problems and addressing them. An admin friend told me that the boss is threatening to fire me.

Can I obtain a constructive dismissal with a severance and get a new contract to retain my job?

My employer is requesting a functional abilities form to be completed by my family doctor for my return to work from sick leave. My sick leave was due to mental health in particular anxiety and depression. Can my doctor list anxiety and depression within this form without compromising my medical privacy rights?