My husband told me the rest of this thread this morning in the car....this is crazy. Im not sure what the laws are in Canada in regards to employment but most states are really difficult here in the US. (Except AZ...right to work state). I use to be in the HR industry and here most of the time it is up to the employer to prove that he DID NOT do what is being stated. I hope that they followed all procedures and had documentation. It can be a nightmare. As some stated previously....print out all of the documentation on here. This will at least give you a date stamp of what happened. I would also print out information on IBD as well. Putting the boa on you...could have led to you infecting your snakes. And was she allowed to make deals on snakes....was this in her work contract? I don't know many business owners that allow employees to barter with their goods.
Being in the HR industry previously I swear I have seen all the crazy stuff there is to see with disgruntled employees making accusations. It is a shame that the employers have to pay such a price to disprove allegations. I understand the laws are there to protect employees...but it seems there are so many that take advantage of it.
Good luck and keep us posted on the drama...lol