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Have been working remote for 4 years for the same company. They have been making threats to terminate staff “for cause” if we do not comply with a Return To Office policy they are trying to impose on us for a few months now. No action has been taken yet, I have received a reminder that I will be terminated “for cause” if I do not return to office, but this has not happened yet. I have a signed remote work agreement in place (that stipulates I agree to travel to the office “from time to time” and have travel reimbursed) and have made it clear I will continue to do my job remotely, as I have done for 4 years, in accordance with my employment agreement and will not be coming in to the office. I was hired remote and have never set foot in the office. They have recently notified all staff that there will be a mandatory, in person training being held at the end of October. If I attend this training will this impact my case for severance? Should I remain firm and not attend? Or what would be the best way to proceed? Want to be sure I am doing everything I can before termination to have a strong case once I am eventually terminated. Thank you, Steve

I have been with my current company for over 6 years. About 3.5 years into my tenure, I was offered a temporary assignment as Digital Content Manager to cover for a maternity leave, with the assignment running until June 30, 2024. The initial contract stated: "At the conclusion of the Assignment, you will return to your role as Content Marketing Specialist. If you accept an alternate role prior to the end of the Assignment, the terms of that offer will supersede the Assignment." I signed and accepted the Manager role under those terms. However, during my time in the assignment, the company underwent a reorganization, and the Content Marketing Specialist position was dissolved. In June 2024, I was offered a contract extension until September 30, 2024. The extension contract included the following clause: "At the conclusion of the Assignment, it is presently intended that you will return to your previous role as Content Marketing Specialist, or a similar role if your current role no longer exists or is no longer suitable, unless you accept an alternate role prior to the end of the Assignment (in which case, the terms of that offer will supersede the Assignment) or business circumstances and needs dictate otherwise. You are not guaranteed any particular role at the conclusion of the Assignment." Yesterday, during a meeting, I was verbally informed that my contract will not be extended beyond December 31, 2024, as the company can no longer maintain the Digital Content Manager position. Given that I was in a permanent role for over 3 years before this assignment, I am wondering if there are any steps I can take to address the situation or if any options are available to me.

I mentioned to my employer that I am going on medical leave, and I don’t want any of my staff members to know. They have told my team that I am away for medical reasons.

What is the procedure for formal complaints if the complaint violates the privacy policy and discusses the issue with other employees?

If an employee is terminated in Alberta and passes away shortly thereafter, is their next of kin able to obtain information about the termination circumstances?