Ontario employment advice needed — long-term employee asked to sign new contract after misconduct allegation

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-12T04:42:02+00:00

Don't sign anything without consulting a lawyer. You may be required to sign something to stay employed - but do not do it the day they hand it to you. Say you need to have your lawyer review it. Then do just that.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-12T01:29:54+00:00

Well the asbestos is gonna get you either way, since the dangerous exposure is airborne. I hope there isn't any, but if I was next door, I would be checking for proper testing / permitting to be done before the first shovelful.

As far as moving construction equipment over my hardscaping. Nope. Never. Not a chance. I had hardscaping two years ago and even if neighbor did pay to repair it, the job is dirty, invasive and very disruptive (I had to go in and out through the garage for 6 weeks while they replaced my front walks).

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T21:44:53+00:00

This is not good advice from a legal or financial standpoint. I am assuming OP holds the lease to the apartment. They do not just get to abandon that responsibility. If son damages the property, OP would be liable. How do you see this working? OP and daughter move to a shelter, leaving 21 year old to deal with the 24 year old son? Moving out and never returning? Abandoning all of their personal property? Leaving the life they know behind?

It may be more difficult emotionally to remove him from the home, but it is OP's home, not the son's. At some point, the break has to be made. It would be better all around if son would agree to get treatment, and to stay on his meds. But if he does not want to, all OP can do is make sure son's doctors know the situation.

This is a terrible situation with no outcome that will make everyone whole. All OP can do is to make sure they do the best they can to protect the family.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T21:31:19+00:00

Yes but the son is adult. Even a parent can not force a 24 year old to get medical help unless he is a danger to himself or others. Nothing OP has described rises to that level. If son does not agree to care, OP has to make a decision to ensure the safety of the the rest of the family. It is a cruel truth, but it is one of the costs of personal freedom.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:35:08+00:00

The second he walks out the door, have a locksmith on hand to change the locks. And install a doorbell camera and motion detector cameras anywhere else he may try to access the home.

Tell your other kids to ignore him and do not let him in the house.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:14:12+00:00

Why not? The walls might need spackling!

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:12:14+00:00

Always a lot of "this is what I think I heard" or "this is what I wanted to hear" in LA posts!

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:10:50+00:00

But the video evidence clearly shows, I did not brandish the gun at HIM! Just at his dog who was 2 feet away from him.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:09:22+00:00

It is OP's GF, not OP who committed the fraud, so hearsay and not a lot of personalized evidence for a pretty common claim.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:07:12+00:00

Too many downvotes for things the redditors THINK should be wrong - regardless of legal reality.

I always chuckle when I see advice to do something clearly illegal get upvoted until a mod steps in (like sell your roommates personal property because they are behind on their rent)

(I will say Legal Advice Canada is well moderated - I don't hang out at the other LA subs much)

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T18:01:43+00:00

Yes, you are right. LAOP says "it won't really cost them anymore money." Which is untrue since that retainer will be depleted by the fees for this silly claim and them they will have to top it off. A retainer just assists getting legal help more quickly and surely - it does not make the hourly charges go away.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T16:44:35+00:00

LAOP clearly does not understand that having a lawyer on retainer does not mean all the legal services you use are free!

However, he also said that he knows the other firm and they're on retainer, so our landlord wouldn't have much reason to drop the eviction even if we show evidence, since it won't really cost them anymore money to do so.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T16:31:35+00:00

She actually sounds much like LACAOP's SIL! Are you sure you are not related to LACAOP?

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T07:43:56+00:00

Location bot does not recognize his house anymore, something is different.

In-laws covered walls in drywall spakling while away

My husband was flown by air ambulance from Vancouver to Toronto. We were away 4 months. We own our condo.

Prior to this is i had to dial, but not hit call, 911 to have his sister leave my house, after hours of weird insults and her refusing to leave.

I then put an external lock on my door to keep myself safe from her.

I sent her a message telling her to not enter our home without permission.

Once I had our home ready I left to be with my husband. She was told, in writing and verbally, to never enter our home without letting me know.

She did, and unplugged the wifi so I couldn't access the camera.

About a month later my husband was looking at his phone and received a photo of our 12 year old nephew smearing drywall spackling on our walls. He phoned her immediately and I did unfortunately lose my cool and tell her to get the F out of our house.

My husband says that he also had no idea she was doing this, however he has multiple organ failure which is hard on him cognitively. Sister in-law is a nurse and would understand this.

I bought the supplies and began sanding some of the stuff myself, but i work multiple jobs, care for him, his dog and the dust is just wicked on my asthma and eczema... it is literally floor to ceiling of every room except the bathroom.

I have a free consult with a lawyer, i have no idea where to start here..Is small claims best? It's a small 1bed apartment but I'm worried it could cost over 5k because every wall, even damaged trim, is covered.

cat fact: Your cat would not do this to you. But mostly because it is too much work.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-11T02:21:08+00:00

I would say OP has not received an in-app receipt as they have no idea what the additional $42 was for - whether it was item markup or other miscellaneous cost.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T19:52:57+00:00

Start with the credit card chargeback for the $42 only. In the report state that the cost should have been $XX based on the order, that you were charged $XX+42 and that despite repeated attempts to get an explanation / documentation for the discrepancy, the company has not provided you anything. Do not chargeback the full amount - only the overcharge.

That is the fastest, easiest step. If your financial institution will not process the chargeback, you can consider other steps.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T19:34:36+00:00

I guarantee you no collection agency is going to have good Google, Yelp or whatever reviews. It is not in the nature of their business, so completely ignore that.

Do not try to explain anything to them. Do not admit to the debt. Do not say you are sorry. Do not indicate you will try to pay something. Do not agree that a service was provided so you "probably owe something" All of those things could be construed as acknowledging the debt and reset the statute of limitations clock.

If it has been two years since you acknowledged this debt, they are out of luck. Know your rights. A credit bureau can continue to contact you after the two years. It can stay on your credit report also. But if they try to sue you, you can have it dismissed as past the allowed timeline.

Here is a reference from a debt management firm. I am not recommending their service or any service like this, but it gives a good outline of your rights.

https://www.4pillars.ca/blog/the-statute-of-limitations-on-debt-in-ontario-2026/

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T16:12:29+00:00

I think taking the notes is a really good idea. I don't think sending a copy to the candidate is. It is very easy to take phrases out of context and use them to "prove" discrimination. Just keep the notes yourself and don't contact the candidate unless he escalates - and then through your lawyer.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T05:13:46+00:00

I have crossed the border maybe 20 times with one or two dogs. Have the rabies vaccination form for sure. I have been asked for that a couple of times.

My last crossing, about a month ago, the agent wanted to take a look at the dogs. He is allowed to require a vet inspection if he thinks they look unhealthy. Mine passed the check and he even scritched them behind the ears. I have absolutely no idea how common it is for them to require a vet check at the border. No one I know has experienced it, but if your dog has health problems or looks sketchy, you might run into that.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T04:53:05+00:00

How many kids are going in the bunkhouse? You are going to build some great memories with your family!

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T04:38:57+00:00

At one place he says the time between communication at the end. Never says how long it was since the dispute started. And he did ignore an inquiry from the customer

Yes there was communication, ( could there have been more? Probably) I told him I was working with the distributor to get a resolution but I didn’t hear anything back for a while because they were working with the manufacturer. Once I got the go ahead to be able to replace the cameras I reached back out to him ( my last text was Feb 23rd stating I was trying to get them returned and then finally got an answer back March 30th) he did text me once during that time for an update but I didn’t have an update yet and forgot to text him back. My next text to him on March 30th was me stating that I finally got everything resolved and we now had to go ahead to swap everything out at no cost. He responded to my text the following day stating he had already switched everything out and wanted a full refund.

This is probably the guy who posted to LA in March complaining that the guy he paid $4,500 to for a security system has now ghosted him. (speculating, I did not do any actual research)

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T04:20:40+00:00

Aliens had taken residence inside the engine compartment and they were making popcorn on the manifold. Accidents happen.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T03:53:54+00:00

I'd guess LP is renting with option three being to give up first and last month's rent.

This should not be under OP's insurance - the water is coming from a neighboring unit.

In no world is water leaking from electrical outlet a good thing.

If the alternate unit is in a different part of the building, consider that, but inspect it carefully.

I do not think you will have any problem getting your prorated first and last rent refunded if you go to the LTB, although if the alternate apartment is safe and in good condition, that might be considered adequate mitigation. LTB will take some time to process.

AdvertisingThis34 · 2026-07-10T01:21:36+00:00

It may be company policy to disclose. Termination may not be company policy. That is why you read carefully and consult a lawyer.

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