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Am I a federally regulated worker? (And why it matters)
Only about 7% of Canadian workers are federally regulated (banks, airlines, telecom). How to tell which laws cover you, and why it matters.
2-minute read
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Articles tagged “employment law”
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You’re being sexually harassed at work. What are your options?
Your three options—stay, report, or quit—and why people rarely regret which they chose, only the time spent agonizing over it.
8-minute read
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How to get paid time off because you’re being sexually harassed
Where to find paid leave—sick days, disability, or EI—and the hard truth that beyond a few minimum days, every route is slow and may be denied.
3-minute read
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Getting punished for complaining and how to protect yourself
Being punished for complaining is common, and when a boss does it that's an illegal reprisal you can fight. How to prove it.
7-minute read
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Working with your union
How your union is supposed to help, and the important conflict that means too often it can't or won't.
11-minute read
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How to find and work with a lawyer
You'll want an employment lawyer. How to find one, keep the cost down by limiting scope, and what a lawyer can and can't do for you.
9-minute read
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The secret your employer doesn’t want you to know
The secret is the demand letter, which asks your employer to give you money as compensation for what happened. Surprisingly often, it works.
8-minute read
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How to decide whether to take legal action (and what to expect if you do)
Suing is mainly about money and can drag on for years, but starting doesn't lock you in: 98% of cases settle or end early. What to consider.
16-minute read
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How does the law in Canada determine if I’ve been harassed?
Judges ask whether the conduct was based on your sex or gender, whether it was unwelcome, unreasonable, and repeated. One severe act can count.
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