Add Comment Question: I am working with Tech firm.I joined this firm in India in 2007 and later the send me to Canada in 2017.From 2017 I am working here in Canada and I am Canada Citizen now. I am on bench means I dont have any project. Company asked me to apply leaves whatever balance leaves I have. There are high chances that company will ask me to go for unpaid leaves or they may ask me to resign as there are no projects with company .So what should I do now? Answer: Being put on the “bench” is essentially a temporary layoff which, depending on your contract of employment, may be a constructive dismissal, entitling you to severance from the company. Please contact us right away at the number below to discuss your situation with one of our employment lawyers. Your severance may be significant depending on your age, position with the company and total years of service. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.