Sometimes employers ask job applicants to perform tasks without payment as part of the hiring process. But are these working interviews legal in Alberta? There’s a growing trend in Canada for employers to conduct “working interviews” as part of their hiring process. This involves an employer … [Read more...]
Defending Your Workplace Rights in Alberta Can Be More Difficult Than It Should Be
The Workers' Resource Centre sees common scenarios where workers do not understand their rights and options, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. For someone experiencing legal issues in the workplace for the first time, navigating the system for information and help can be a dauting task. … [Read more...]
Privacy and Medical Information in the Workplace
How can we balance an employer's right to know about illness or disability and an employee's right to privacy? Requesting medical information from employees may raise privacy issues. Employees have the right to keep their medical information confidential and private. But employers also have the … [Read more...]
