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My employer hired me in BC in an area where it is common to work in one province and live in another (AB/BC boarder). I asked at the interview and hiring stage if me being an AB resident was problematic in any way and explained why I was asking. Now its past the 3 months for benefits and they tell me the promised benefits are not applicable to me unless I change my residency which I cannot. I said let’s find something that is a mutually acceptable alternative. They us BC blue cross, I could get AB, or whatever works. They told me I could have the life insurance and accident insurance and will not entertain anything else. They have in their contract this is a feature of the position with no parameters mentioned and is worth thousands of dollars as part of my position. I believe they feel they have made they offer so it is not constructive dismissal or breach of contract because they are still offering it and I am somehow not cooperating, when I made clear on multiple occasions where my permanent address is. What are my options?

Is having two different job descriptions just to hold you from any salary increase is illegal in Alberta, Canada?

Is an employer allowed to ask for salary history in Ontario? As a requirement for interviewing with a company, I was asked to provide my salary history for the past 10 years and I'd have to consent to a verification of those $ numbers (to make sure they're not made up) upon acceptance of an offer. Is this not prohibited per the Pay Transparency Act?

I have been with my employer almost 3 years in a professional sales role. My employer is a global firm which is publicly traded and recently there have been many layoffs of long term employees due to sales being down. I just got back from taking my vacation which was extended due to a death in my family. When I went back to work this past Monday my boss took me aside and asked if I’d take a severance package and say I’m resigning. They’re offering 3 months salary and benefits but I am a single mom and was not planning on leaving my job. Is this constructive dismissal? I’m not able to focus very well they’d like an answer asap but I’m not giving them an answer until I get some legal advice. I told them I have to think about it.

a) Can HR share my FAF with my manager? It contains personal medical info. b) Can HR legally request an independent medical assessment when I have already provided one via my health care provider?