#FamilyRights

Workers who are also parents cannot be discriminated against at work because of their family status. There are also programs that allow parents to take time off work without fear of losing their jobs for various reasons. Learn about family rights here.

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    Is it legal terminate an employee after they return from maternity or parental leave? 

    It is not permitted to terminate an employee because they took maternity or parental. If you have recently lost your job after returning from maternity or parental leave, we may be able to help. Tell us more:

    It is not permitted to terminate an employee because they took maternity or parental. If you have recently lost your job after returning from maternity or parental leave, we may be able to help. Tell us more:

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At the Workers’ Resource Centre, we are dedicated to empowering Alberta workers. Our mission is to ensure that every worker understands their rights, and has the support they need to access their benefits, and file workplace-related complaints and appeals. We offer support with job loss, lost wages, Employment Insurance, workplace discrimination, injury and disability, and provide assistance to ensure workers’ basic needs are met.

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