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I developed an illness because of my work. Can you help me?
In most cases, employers are required to have coverage through the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta (WCB). The Workers’ Resource Centre can assist workers with initial WCB claims.
In most cases, employers are required to have coverage through the Workers’ Compensation Board - Alberta (WCB). The Workers’ Resource Centre can assist workers with initial WCB claims.
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I got hurt at work. Can you help me?
In most cases, employers are required to have coverage through the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta (WCB). The Workers’ Resource Centre can assist workers with initial WCB claims.
In most cases, employers are required to have coverage through the Workers’ Compensation Board - Alberta (WCB). The Workers’ Resource Centre can assist workers with initial WCB claims.
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Do you help with the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) appeals?
We do not assist with WCB appeals. You can contact the Appeals Commission for assistance. Learn more here: https://www.appealscommission.ab.ca/
We do not assist with WCB appeals. You can contact the Appeals Commission for assistance. Learn more here: https://www.appealscommission.ab.ca/
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Do you help with the Workers Compensation Board (WCB)?
We only assist with initial WCB applications. We do not assist with WCB reconsiderations or appeals.
We only assist with initial WCB applications. We do not assist with WCB reconsiderations or appeals.
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Is it legal to terminate an employee after they return from medical leave?
It is not permitted to terminate an employee because they took a medical leave. If you believe that you were terminated in retribution for taking a medical leave, click the get help button below.
It is not permitted to terminate an employee because they took a medical leave. If you believe that you were terminated in retribution for taking a medical leave, click the get help button below.
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If I apply for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, do I have to quit my job?
No. In Alberta, most workers are entitled to sixteen weeks of job-protected leave for medical reasons. This means that you cannot be terminated for taking time off to recover or heal from illness or injury, including physical or mental illness or injury. If you have applied for EI sickness benefits, you should not quit your job. if your employer has asked you to quit or has fired you because of medical leave, the Workers’ Resource Centre can help:
No. In Alberta, most workers are entitled to sixteen weeks of job-protected leave for medical reasons. This means that you cannot be terminated for taking time off to recover or heal from illness or injury, including physical or mental illness or injury. If you have applied for EI sickness benefits, you should not quit your job. if your employer has asked you to quit or has fired you because of medical leave, the Workers’ Resource Centre can help:
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