I have been with a company for 17 year. My current role is being eliminated and I have been told that I am being slotted somewhere else in the company. I am asking for a new contract, with my responsibilities outline. What if I don't want to do that job.

Thank you for your question.

If your job is changed unilaterally without your permission, that could, in some circumstances, form the basis of a claim for constructive dismissal, entitling you to severance. After 17 years, that severance is likely to be significant.

However, it will depend on a variety of factors, including the history of your employment, your current employment agreement, and the nature of the changes themselves. If you claim constructive dismissal and leave without consulting with an employment lawyer, it could be deemed a resignation and leaving you with no entitlement to severance or employment insurance. Once you get a job description or a sense of what your new job is going to be, I would strongly recommend contacting us at the number below for a consultation.