Employment lawyer talks quiet firing and employee resignations

As more employees and workplaces consider the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ the concept of ‘quiet firing‘ has also arisen. What does this mean for employees who have been not been outright terminated? How can an employee determine if they have been fired quietly?
Alex Lucifero, an Ottawa employment lawyer and Managing Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP spoke with CTV News Morning live to answer these questions and more on terminations.
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1️⃣ No longer scheduled for shifts by a manager - 00:41
• From the employer’s end, any significant change to the terms of employment, such as a major reduction in the number of hours, is considered ‘quiet firing’ or constructive dismissal.
2️⃣ Employee options once they have been quietly fired - 1:56
• Employees do have rights and can speak to an employment lawyer to determine their next steps. In more subtle situations, concerns should be addressed to an employer in writing and documented.
3️⃣ When employees should take action - 3:02
• After a significant change occurs, such as a major reduction in pay, should be followed with immediate action by an employee.
4️⃣ Time frame in order to resolve the legal situation - 4:23
• Employment laws are straightforward and most of these situations can be resolved easily.
5️⃣ Employers expect employees to resign to avoid wrongful dismissal - 5:04
• It is not uncommon for employers to pressure or push employees to resign in order to avoid having to pay employees severance pay upon termination.
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