If a change in work hours has a substantial impact on your lifestyle, it\u0027s a constructive dismissal, says Howard Levitt. Read more here.
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But even a genuine contractor, if they are largely dependent upon one client, work for that client on a regular weekly basis, derive most of their income from that company and, to the outside world, look like an employee of that company, will be permitted by the court to sue for wrongful dismissal. There was one recent case where such an actual “dependent contractor” was awarded 26 months’ severance by an Ontario Court.
It can to a very limited degree, but if that change has a substantial impact on your lifestyle, it is a constructive dismissal permitting you to refuse the change and sue as if you had been fired. As well, if you have elder-care or child-care obligations and that change prevents you from fulfilling them, then the employer cannot change those hours until you can reasonably work out alternate arrangements. If it does so, it is a violation of human rights legislation.
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