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We are currently in an extended Plant Shutdown, from June 29th to July 11th inclusive, for my Crew. ( Continental Shift ) I've requested a ROE ( Record of Employment ) from my Employer; as Service Canada States that to qualify for EI Benefits; you need to have NO Insurable Earnings for 7 Consecutive Calendar Days. This is regardless of the fact that I work Continental Shift. My Employer says that I don't qualify; as they're sticking to their opinion that Continental Shift does apply, and reduces my number of Consecutive Calendar Days off. They're wrong, with respect to Service Canada Policies, and the Employment Standards Act . I'm off for 7 Consecutive Calendar Days; July 4th through the 10th , inclusive. Please confirm that I'm eligible for EI Benefits. The 1 week waiting period has been waived by the Federal Government during this period as well. Please confirm that I'm indeed eligible for EI Benefits. Thank you.

I would like to know if my workplace is slow and tells me that there’s no work for 2 weeks, while everyone else is working. I have worked for this company for 33 years

Hello, I currently work in healthcare. I have an ailing father for which we rotate to take care of with my other siblings, in another country. My husband works in a field with certain security clearance, which he doesn't want to to disclose to my employer and can not commit to taking care of the kids, due to his unpredictable schedule. I asked for a leave of absence from work, for two months and now they're are calling me in to meet with HR. I heard there is something in the Human Rights code about this. I am reaching out to my union rep, however, don't have the greatest confidence because I've heard of stories where our union didn't really do much for them. I try to watch your show as much as I can, but sometimes do miss some episodes. If you can take my questions, can you tell me when you expect the segment to air, so I can make sure I tune in, please.

Recently Canadian banks have been mandating their employees back to the office 4 days a week. After working for 4 years mostly from home can an employee use this as a constructive dismissal?

I was recently transferred with no notice and at my position at the new place I am being told that my pay structure would be changed. Do I have the option of refusing the new offer and taking a severance package as well? I am not under contract nor have I signed anything on a new offer.