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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?
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