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If a worker quit his old job because a recruiter at a new job contacted him with an appealing offer, can he still be fired without cause in probation?
This is a hypothetical question. I understand that in ordinary circumstances, when starting a new job, the probation period allows an employer to terminate the employee for any or no reason, provided ...
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Can a person agree not to disclose how their employment ended?
Can an employer fire an employee without cause and tell them that the reason for his departure from the company is strictly confidential? What if it's part of a settlement agreement? For example if ...
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What are the laws for lunch breaks for salaried employees in Alberta, Canada?
Alberta Law: https://www.alberta.ca/hours-work-rest.aspx
An employee is entitled to one 30-minute paid or unpaid break after
the first 5 hours of work for shifts that are between 5 and 10 hours
long.
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Do all the statements an employer makes about a workplace have no effect when signing a contract with an integration clause?
Take the following term in an employment agreement for example:
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties with
respect to its subject matter and supersedes all other Agreements
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Can an employment contract exclude "reasonable notice at common law"?
In an employment contract, is this enforceable?
The Company may terminate your employment at any time, without just
cause, by providing you with the minimum notice or pay in lieu, that
you are ...
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Can an employer force me to quit my old job, claiming it's a conflict of interest, if I never agree to it in an employment contract?
This question is about when is something legally binding. Say I am an interview for a new company. They advise me that continuing to work for my old one (even on a part-time basis) would be a conflict ...
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Can an employer charge employee/contractor a processing fee for payment?
I had worked for a company (whether as an employee or contractor is disputed). They would e-transfer me payments and take a small amount off to cover the cost of e-transfer. I told them I never agreed ...
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Can a person be fired for not agreeing to a contract at work?
I have seen contracts (relating to employment) which contain terms like "by accepting this position you agree to sign an NDA that you will be provided on your first day of work". To my understanding ...
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Can a contractor have scheduled work canclled for no reason?
I work as a contractor for a company. A (small) dispute arose over an invoice I submitted. Out of retaliation the company cancelled my scheduled shifts. Are they allowed to do that? This is in Canada. ...
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How to determine which court to apply to when parties are in different areas?
I am considering taking an employer to court. It would be regarding whether or not I'm a contractor or employee (and thus entitled to different benefits).
I am not sure which court I would apply to. ...
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Does a non-competition clause bond me to a minimum term of employment?
I am an IT instructor in a private educational institution in British Columbia, Canada. They gave me a agreement which includes a section “non-competition clause” with these lines:
He or she agrees ...
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Legally withold payment for services rendered beyond a weekly limit? - Canada
If a contract specifies that work be rendered for services between 8 and 16 hours per week, and the month averages to 16 hours per week but certain weeks are in excess of 16 hours, is it legal to ...
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Opening a daycare near previous employment
Location: Canada, Ontario
Background: A friend got a one-year contract to work at a daycare from June 2017 to June 2018, but was let go after working two months. Key things on the employment ...
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How long does employer have to pay after job is done?
I had worked 2 weeks for at an event through a temp staffing agency. The last day of work was April 2nd. A week latter I submitted my invoice. I still haven’t gotten paid. How long does an employer ...
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Fired for refusing overtime? (Canadian Engineer)
So I'm in a bit of a tricky situation right now, and would like some advice. Here is the relevant background information:
I am a salaried employee (engineer in training) based in Ontario, Canada. ...
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