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Under federal law and the Canadian Human Rights Act, what is considered a “legal obligation” to a family member (not a minor) who you are a caregiver for? Do you need to have an ACTIVE power of attorney?

I have been temporary laid off. When I meet with HR to recieve my docs., etc. If they ask me to sign an acknowledgement of the meeting and information given, am I ok to sign just that? Or can I refuse? Im nervous to sign anything at all.

I have worked at a company for 11 years. Due to a slow down in work, they informed me they will be temporary laying me off with the expectation that work will then pick up and I will return in roughly 8 months time and/or they will be in touch. My benefits will continue but my pay will not. Is this legal? Am I entitled to severance at this time? If I do agree, am I able to get severance at any point if waiting it out does not work for me? Can I get another job during this waiting period, while on EI? If I do return, can they change my job and pay?

if you resign from a position of over 11 years do bullying and job description changes can you get severance

If the employee gives 2 weeks notice and the employer lets you go on the spot, are you entitled to the two weeks of compensation? There are no policies around termination. Live in AB, Canada. Have been with the company for 8 years.