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My wife has worked for her employer for over 10 years. She recently went back to work after her 2nd maternity leave and was not given her previous job responsibilities back in full. She has had access permissions removed and her boss seems to be trying to make her want to quit on her own so he doesn't have to fire her. Should she speak to someone about what she would be entitled to if she quits?

I began working for a law firm in Toronto beginning of Nov 2015 and made my 3 month probation beginning of Feb 2016. I was hospitalized end of Feb 2016 for 2 weeks and was diagnosed with MS. I’ve been on LTD since (I’m only getting 60% of my wages and am struggling financially). My old position is no longer available. If I hand in my resignation, do they have to pay me for the past 9 years of accrued vacation pay (I started with 4 weeks vacation, and after 5 years I believe I would have gotten another week of paid vacation time)?

My company has lost its major client and I as well as hundreds of employees are being terminated. I have been with the company for7 years and am being offered 1 week per year. Is that the norm in Ontario or is their potential for more?

I was given a bonus of 11k on September 17th of 2024. The document I signed says - In recognition of your efforts towards critical work and ongoing projects, you are eligible to receive a onetime bonus in the amount of $1 1 ,OOO.OO - Should you voluntarily end your employment with the Company for any reason, or should the Company terminate your employment with cause, as defined by the Employment Standards Act, within one (1 ) year of this payment. - Document does not state explicitly state that the company can deduct this amount directly from my final pay. I will be leaving my current job on July 9th. I would like to understand if the company can withhold my outstanding pay (regular + vacation). And do I have any recourse from paying the fill amount back. I would happily pay a pro-rated amount back.

I am trying to get some answers about my work situation. There’s a shortage of work but I am the only person with no work. I have been with the company for 34 years this month