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Employment Law

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Important information on Your Rights at Work

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Employment Insurance and Job Loss

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If you have lost your job through no fault of your own, you may be eligible for Employment Insurance.
Last Update: 2019

If Your Employment Ends

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Do you have questions about your rights as a tenant when you have lost your job? This tip sheet answers some common questions.
Last Update: 2019

Post Employment Guide

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The law for employees is very complex and depends on the circumstances of your unique situation. This guide provides an overview of some of the things you should think about if you lose your job.
Last Update: 2019

Things to Know When You’ve Lost Your Job

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Losing a job is very traumatic: financially and emotionally. This tip sheet lists some of the things you might want to know if this happens to you.
Last Update: 2020

Your Rights at Work – Discrimination

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If you feel that you have been discriminated against you can make a complaint to the Alberta Human Rights Commision (AHRC).
Last Update: 2019

Your Rights at Work – Employment Standards Code

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There are rules in place that protect employees and outline the minimum standards to which employees are entitled.
Last Update: 2019

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