What entitlements do workers have arising from their employment status?

Workers have specific entitlements that arise from their employment status, which primarily include benefits and insurance related to termination and work-related injuries. In Canada, legislation such as workers' compensation laws ensures that employees receive support if they suffer an injury while on the job. This not only includes medical assistance but also wage loss benefits if they are unable to work due to the injury. When it comes to termination, employees may have entitlements surrounding severance pay or wrongful dismissal claims, which protect them in the event of job loss.

While retirement plans, stock options, and flexible work arrangements can be beneficial elements of an employment package, they are not universally guaranteed by employment law in the same way that benefits and insurance related to termination and workplace injuries are. These protections are fundamental entitlements designed to promote worker safety and economic security.