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Can a pre-approved STD claim be declined or revoked because of company knowledge of travel during the time on STD? Please note, my physician and specialist are aware and approve the travel during the time of STD.

Husband had stroke and heart issues 2022. Non-union; no sick pay no LTD. Was on EI sick benefits now CPPdisability. Will not be able to return to work. Age 50; at company 22 years. Company extended health still active (dental, glasses) unsure when will stop - we are in limbo as hasn’t been “terminated” , has not quit job. Is he entitled to severance if employer does terminate? Physically and mentally will never be able to work again. Is he entitled to severence - should we ask or just wait until employer terminates? What if employer doesn’t terminate?

Can a STD claim be declined because of company knowledge of travel during the time on STD? Travel would be within Canada, but outside of the province. There’s nothing in our company policy that states any restrictions of travel while on STD. My specialist has approved this travel and is aware of the context of pre-scheduled vacation. My company is now aware of my travel plans after STD was approved and is now threatening to terminate my employment if I do not cancel my trip.

My company has put in place a requirement for minimum shifts monthly for a part time job. I cannot fulfill this requirement because of my full-time job. I have been there for about 8 years and to my knowledge there is nothing on paper about minimum shift requirements until the email they sent last week. They are looking to terminate with cause. Is this changing my work conditions leading to constructive dismissal?

At my current company, our regular business hours are 8:30-5pm, however I am a salary employee and have worked 7:30-4pm (this is documented and approved in our internal HR system by our executive team) for the last 5-6 years. The company is now trying to change my hours from 7:30-4 to 8-430 however I am not interested in this. They are introducing a "flex" system where you can choose to start at 8, 830, or 9 but I would rather keep my 730 as it has been this way for a long time. Are they able to change my hours or is there anything that can be done?