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I was given a bonus of 11k on September 17th of 2024. The document I signed says - In recognition of your efforts towards critical work and ongoing projects, you are eligible to receive a onetime bonus in the amount of $1 1 ,OOO.OO - Should you voluntarily end your employment with the Company for any reason, or should the Company terminate your employment with cause, as defined by the Employment Standards Act, within one (1 ) year of this payment. - Document does not state explicitly state that the company can deduct this amount directly from my final pay. I will be leaving my current job on July 9th. I would like to understand if the company can withhold my outstanding pay (regular + vacation). And do I have any recourse from paying the fill amount back. I would happily pay a pro-rated amount back.

I am trying to get some answers about my work situation. There’s a shortage of work but I am the only person with no work. I have been with the company for 34 years this month

I submitted my 2 weeks notice to my employer and agreed on a resignation date July 11th. I was told not to communicate my resignation until further notice from my boss. After 3 days I receive an email from my boss at 9pm on July 2nd that my last day is July 2 and will be immediately terminated. I had no access to my emails, or my computer. My boss knew I wanted to say goodbye to colleagues and communicate to my clients that I am no longer working for the company. I have reached out to my boss, the CMO and HR to ask for clarity as to why I was terminated immediately and received no response. It has since been 48 hours. I am not receiving emails from my colleagues saying I'm sorry to hear that you're no longer at Nesto as they are under the impression I was fired / let go which is not the case. Am I entitled to pay up until the agreed upon resignation date of July 11th? Are there any repercussions regarding the false information that I was fired/let go?

I recently submitted my 2 weeks notice to my employer on June 26th and stated that my last day will be July 11th. I was told by my boss to not tell anyone about my resignation until he says so. On July 2nd, I received an email after work hours at 9PM from my boss that I am now terminated immediately and that July 2nd is my last day. I had no access to my work computer, emails. No access to follow up with colleagues and my clients to let them know I am no longer working at the company due to finding a new opportunity. I have now been receiving comments from employees that they are sorry I am no longer with the company, indicating that I was fired/let go. HR, my boss and the CMO have not answered any of my emails to address the reasoning for my immediate termination. It has been 48 hours since. Am I entitled to pay up until July 11th, the original agreed upon resignation date? Are there any repercussions for the false statements indicating I was fired/let go?

I was laid off from my job in May 2025. Before signing the separation package, I consulted with a few lawyers and ultimately decided it was in my best interest to accept the package rather than pursue legal action, as the terms were fairly reasonable. According to the agreement, I was supposed to receive all payments—including severance, vacation pay, and prorated bonus—by June 15. However, it's now been a month, and I still haven’t received my vacation pay. I’ve been following up with my former employer, and while they keep assuring me that the payment is being processed, nothing has been resolved. Given that this delay is in violation of the separation agreement, is there anything I can do to enforce the terms and ensure timely payment?