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Hi, I currently work as a telecommuter for a company located in Europe. Where they had me sign a contract that has both a 3 month termination poilcy( standard over there), as well as a 3 month resignation policy. Meaning that I would have to give them three months notice. As I am located in Ontario and have been for over a decade with this company, I am curious as ti if its legally binding. I am finding that most ontario companies are not willing to wait for such a long period for a potential start date and its leaving putting me in a difficult position as I am loosing job opportunities as most contracts/companies seem to be looking for a typically 2 weeks to maximum 1 month for new employees to start. Can you shed any light to my rights in the space.

Can i be fired based on heresay?

I got fired for missing a shift while I was off sick with a hospital note

My employer accused me of stealing scrap metal that was given to me by the supervisor, he fired me, now he wants me to get the evidence from the scrapyard so he can take it out of my last pay. Can he do this, or can he takes money out of my pay without my consent. He is also threatening to call the police.

I have worked as insurance salesman in Ontario for 7 years and am 59 years old. Was just let go and was offered 5 months continue pay and 6 weeks continued benefits. Is this a fair package?