Add Comment Question: Employer is recently creditor protections and has laid off 16 of 37 workers. The same week, the payroll did not clear. The workers have a union but are told to continue to work. Owner of the company is directing remaining workers to do major work to a building that is owned by him separately and not connected to the credit protection. Workers are now owed 4 weeks pay plus vacation. Should the workers stop work until payment is made? Request ROE and file for EI? Answer: We are not able to represent unionized workers. You should contact your union representative immediately. However, generally speaking, if you are not being paid for the work done, you are not obligated to continue working without pay. 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.