Our caseworkers can help with:
Our caseworkers can provide information on:
– Lost wages
– Job-protected leaves (e.g., parental leave, illness, citizenship ceremonies)
– Minimum wage
– Overtime hours and pay
– General holidays and pay
– Vacation time and pay
If you’ve lost your job or need to take time off for illness, caregiving, parental leave, or more, we can help with applications and requests for reconsideration for Employment Insurance (EI).
If you have experienced workplace discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, place of origin, or marital status, we can help you determine the best course of action under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
We support Albertans experiencing workplace sexual harassment by helping you understand your rights and determine the best course of action for your situation.
If you have been injured, become sick at work, or have a short- or long-term disability, we can help with:
– Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) initial claims (note: we cannot assist with appeals)
– Canada Pension Plan – Disability (CPP-D)
– Alberta Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
We connect workers facing financial difficulties to social support programs available in Alberta. Our social supports coordinator can help with accessing income support, housing, food banks and more.
We are here to provide the support you need.
Our Typical Process
This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to over one year, depending on the authority you are dealing with.
Public Legal Education
We provide free workshops to help Alberta workers understand their rights by translating complex legal concepts into accessible information. Partnering with community organizations, we provide workshops across the province in person and online. Our Public Legal Education workshops cover a variety of topics related to workers’ rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our services are free for Alberta workers. We do not charge for casework appointments or for our public legal education workshops.
No. The Workers’ Resource Centre is a registered charitable organization that provides free services to Alberta workers through its casework and public legal education programs. We provide legal information to our clients to help them understand their options. We are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice.
No. We are not lawyers and cannot provide legal representation. If you wish to pursue legal action against your employer in court, you can contact a lawyer in Alberta.
We are not a recruitment or employment agency and cannot help with job searches. If you have recently lost your job, we may be able to support you in accessing income support. Tell us more
We are not an immigration agency and cannot assist with any type of work permit. We suggest reaching out to an immigration lawyer or a registered immigration consultant for information on obtaining work permits.
The Workers’ Resource Centre cannot assist with constructive dismissal cases. If you suspect your employer is attempting to use constructive dismissal to terminate your employment, you may with to contact a lawyer.
We only assist with initial WCB applications. We do not assist with WCB reconsiderations or appeals.
