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Originally Posted by Deviaant
I just want to make sure I get whats rightfully mine and if we were talking about $50 or so I would not care but I did not work at McDonalds so its a bit more than $50. I think Captain is right just to cover my arse a call to Labour Standards is in order.
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I've had a few dealings with Labour Standards over the years as an employee, the short version of events is this, nothing your employer writes into a contract can invalidate a labour law, and the labour board is there to protect employees, not the employer.
In most cases it's a matter of confirming the law with Labour Standards (a phone call will typically suffice) and pointing it out to your employer.
Employers are looking to save a dime wherever they can, and while I don't believe their looking to screw employees over as a result, it's more of them not being familiar with every labour law and thinking certain thinks are kosher when they are not.
But like I said, give Labour Standards a call, explain your situation and get a clear answer, then take that answer to your employer. You made a good faith effort to fulfill your obligation (two weeks notice, written notice etc), so they should do the same.