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Can my employer make us journeymen train/supervise an apprentice when there is nothing in our collective agreement about apprentices? They are using this clause- Article L3.00 - Reservation of Management Rights L3.01 The Union acknowledges that it is the exclusive function of the Board, among others, and subject to the provisions of this Agreement, to: (a) maintain order, discipline and efficiency; (b) hire, retire, discharge, direct, transfer, classify, promote, demote or discipline employees, provided that a claim of discriminatory classification, promotion, demotion or transfer, or a claim that an employee has been discharged or disciplined without just cause (subject to a lesser standard for probationary employees pursuant to article L13.05), may be subject to a grievance and dealt with as hereinafter provided; and (c) administer and manage all the affairs of the Board.

My wife is a Massage Therapist (Alberta), classed as a Contractor, the clinic owners told her yesterday they sold and new owners take over today. She does work out of 2 other clinics so not sure if she'd be considered a 'dependant contractor'. She's been there 4 years (about $10,000/yr). Can she consider this 'constructive dismissal' and go for severance from former owners? Or is she a true Contractor and no severance? Thank you

I am unionized employee with over 20 years of service at a local utility company. Recently, I was informed by management that I will be placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) due to my performance metrics not aligning with those of my peers. Human Resources has also been involved with this process. I am reaching out as have concerns that this may be part of an attempt to push me out or build a case against me despite my good standing and long service. I would also like to know and understand my rights under employment and labor law, particularly in a unionized environment.

I’ve had 12 sick days this year, non consecutive, my boss is requiring a doctors note for any future sick days. Can he do this? I get migraines.

I have been told that I will be moved into a new role that is entirely different than my current role. It will be a complete change from what I have been doing my entire career. I am a middle manager with almost 25 years in the organization. This has stressed me out greatly as I seem to not have a choice.