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My company has recent been purchased and is likely to undergo a structure change, which i believe could lead to me losing my job. If they were to offer me a temporary role, for transition say, would i still have to be offered a severance package?

-complicated modified RTW program x25+ weeks with pauses due to re-injury -employer refuses to continue, forced sick leave b/c of length of time despite medical documentation advising need for more time, expected full recovery and that sick leave would not be good for recovery -employer says not breeching Human Rights code b/c it is modified RTW and not permanent accom and that undue hardship does not apply -30 week LTD eligibility period starts Apr 7, was advised to complete application

I recently worked on a large construction project in a technical role. During the 16 weeks of night shift, I worked at average 70 hours per week. I am a salaried employee, should I have been paid overtime?

Is it true that if the employer lays you off temporarily that the employee is considered automatically terminated after 13 weeks?

My manager placed me on unpaid Leave of absence and refuses to acknowledge my medical accommodation. Do I have the right to file workplace discrimination?