Workers' Resource Centre

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The Workers' Resource Centre provides free assistance to Alberta workers. We help with Employment Standards, EI, AISH, CPP-D, Human Rights and more. www.helpwrc.org

Photo of two smiling women standing side-by-side leaning on a glass barrier in a large open indoor area. The woman on the left has dark skin, a short curly bob, black bedazzled glasses, bright red nails and a name tag that says Ope Fletcher. The woman on the right has light skin, light blue classes, long blonde hair and a name tag that says Workers' Resource Centre Quinn Blythe

Three people standing together and smiling at a formal awards ceremony. The person in the centre, wearing a red dress, holds a glass trophy award. They are flanked by a woman in a black sequined dress on the left and a man in a dark blazer on the right. All three appear celebratory. They are standing in front of a grey draped curtain backdrop.

Panning across of the outside of a radio station with the sign "ReD 106.7FM." and up a staircase with multiple photo frames, entering a recording studio with two large computer screens. Video of a woman wearing glasses a black, white and light orange headscarf speaking into a microphone labelled RED FM, across from a woman with long, straight dark hair and glasses in front of a broadcast console. Text overlay: "Taking our services to the airwaves at Red FM Calgary! Our caseworker Rubina joined Gurpreet Kaur on her show, Roshni. They spoke about Employment Insurance and took questions from listeners. Sometimes workers don't know about the benefits that they are eligible for. Or they're not sure where to start when they are laid off, get sick, or become pregnant. And that's why we're here to help." Video ends with still photo of the women together + text "Thank you Gurpreet & Red FM for having us! If you need help with a work-related issue, visit helpwrc.org
or call 1-877-435-0709"

Panning across of the outside of a radio station with the sign "ReD 106.7FM." and up a staircase with multiple photo frames, entering a recording studio with two large computer screens. Video of a woman wearing glasses a black, white and light orange headscarf speaking into a microphone labelled RED FM, across from a woman with long, straight dark hair and glasses in front of a broadcast console. Text overlay: "Taking our services to the airwaves at Red FM Calgary! Our caseworker Rubina joined Gurpreet Kaur on her show, Roshni. They spoke about Employment Insurance and took questions from listeners. Sometimes workers don't know about the benefits that they are eligible for. Or they're not sure where to start when they are laid off, get sick, or become pregnant. And that's why we're here to help." Video ends with still photo of the women together + text "Thank you Gurpreet & Red FM for having us! If you need help with a work-related issue, visit helpwrc.org or call 1-877-435-0709"

Graphic image with MAYDAY at the top in large bright blue and green font. A graphic image with navy and bright blue hands clasped in a circle formation shows at the bottom. Text says: "Did you know? May 1 is International Workers' Day. It's celebrated around the world as a day to honour the labour movement and the ongoing fight for workers' rights."

Pan shots of wreaths around a large memorial, on a bright sunny day outside of City Hall in Calgary. Photos of Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas giving a speech at a podium and the Leader of the Official Opposition, Naheed Nenshi, standing beside the President of the Calgary & District Labour Council, Alexander Shevalier. Text overlay reads: "Every year, on April 28, we pause. We remember workers who never made it home. We join with others to honour and remember and advocate for better."

Quote graphic with the Workers' Resource Centre icon. Text reads: "My caseworker went above and beyond to advocate for me. I know she spent long hours working on emails to sent to Labour Standards and to defend me, gave me kind words and reassure me when things were not going our way. She won my case and I got my money back!" — Workers' Resource Centre Client

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Graphic with text that says "How much do workers get paid on genera holidays? If the holiday DOES NOT fall on α regular day of work AND you do NOT work, you are not entitled to holiday pay. If the holiday DOES NOT fall on α regular day of work and you work, you are entitled to 1.5x your regular rate of pay for each hour you work. (If you are normally paid $15/hour, you will make $22.5/hour $22. for every hour you work on the holiday ($15 1.5 = $22.5)"

A man in a suit and neck brace sits on a couch with a laptop, shrugging with both hands raised. A speech bubble reads: "Pretty sure this counts as a workplace injury." Text overlay reads: "Understanding Workers' Compensation in Alberta — Friday, April 10, 12:00–1:00 PM."

A man in a suit and neck brace sits on a couch with a laptop, holding his hands out in a shrugging gesture. His facial expression can best be described as unimpressed. Speech bubble reads: "Pretty sure this counts as a workplace injury." Text overlay reads: "Understanding Workers' Compensation in Alberta — Friday, April 10, 12:00–1:00 PM."

Q&A: Employment Insurance
Q: If I apply for EI sickness benefits, do I have to quit my job?
A: No. In Alberta, eligible workers can take up 27 weeks off work for medical reasons. In most cases, you cannot be terminated for taking time off to recover or heal from illness or injury, including a physical or mental health condition.

If you have applied for EI sickness benefits, you should not quit your job.

Graphic titled “Q&A: Alberta Minimum Wage.” Large text asks, “Is minimum wage $15 per hour or $13 per hour?” Smaller text explains: For most workers in Alberta, minimum wage is $15 per hour. However, workers under 18 who are students working limited hours may be paid as low as $13 per hour. A small illustrated character appears beside a speech bubble that says, “It’s pretty hard to get by on minimum wage. Smart employers pay workers more. It increases retention, improves productivity, and can ultimately save money. Win-win!” Blue and green design elements on a white background.

The Workers' Resource Centre helps Albertans facing job loss, discrimination, improper pay and more. Since 2004, the Workers' Resource Centre has provided free support to thousands of Alberta workers across the province.

Your Health & Safety at Work: A free legal education workshop for Albertans. Presented by: Kennedy Hughes, Public Legal Educator. Photo of a yellow hard hat, with safety goggles and noise-cancelling earmuffs, bright yellow and silver safety jacket and yellow gloves.

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Photo of six women standing around a planter with pink flowers outside an office building in Calgary, Alberta. They are all wearing Stampede outfits - some with denim, cowboy boots, country-style embroidery and hats.

Employment Standards 101 Part 2. Tuesday, June 24, 7:00-8:00 PM. Learn Alberta's rules about overtime, vacation, holiday pay, job-protected leaves and termination of employment. Graphic images of a calendar with a check mark on a specific date, a clock with the label "OT" and an image of a beach with a palm tree, a cocktail glass with a lime slice on the rim, pink sandals and an umbrella.

Employment Standards 101 Part 2. Tuesday, June 24, 7:00-8:00 PM. Learn Alberta's rules about overtime, vacation, holiday pay, job-protected leaves and termination of employment. Graphic images of a calendar with a check mark on a specific date, a clock with the label "OT" and an image of a beach with a palm tree, a cocktail glass with a lime slice on the rim, pink sandals and an umbrella.

Employment Standards 101 Part 2. Tuesday, June 24, 7:00-8:00 PM. Learn Alberta's rules about overtime, vacation, holiday pay, job-protected leaves and termination of employment.

Employment Standards 101. A two-part public legal education workshop about employment rules in Alberta. Part 1: Tuesday, June 17, 7-8pm. Part 2: Tuesday, June 24, 7-8pm.

Employment Standards 101. A two-part public legal education workshop about employment rules in Alberta. Part 1: Tuesday, June 18 7-8PM. Part 2: Tuesday, June 24 7-8pm.

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Poster with graphic art depicting people of different ages outside on a clear day in a park with green grass and bushes behind them. A person is serving sausages prepared on a red barbeque and other people are sitting around a picnic table with a red table cloth. Text on the post reads: "Celebrating International Workers' Day. Family Fun Day. Free Event. BBQ & Fun Activities. Launch of Workers' Resource Kit in 14 Languages. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. ActionDignity. 915-33 Street NE. Calgary, AB. T2A 6T2. Funded by WES Mariam Assefa Fund, Fondation McConnell Foundation, Alberta Law Foundation. Supported by UFCW local 401 - A voice for working Alberta. Partner: MiGAB."

Graphic image displaying fists of various sizes and skin tones raised in a line together. Bright text at the top in light blue and green reads: MAY DAY. Navy text below it reads: "Did you know? May is International Workers' Day, also known around the world as May Day.

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Three questions to consider if you've recently lost your job

Photo of a spot at a boardroom table with a microphone and headsets with a name card beside it that reads: Carolyn Krahn, Executive Director, Workers' Resource Centre. There is a thick book titled "Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report" and a binder titled Commissioner for Workers 2025 Forum. A name tag with Carolyn Krahn written on it is laid overtop the report and binder.

Alberta Human Rights - what workers need to know. A free online workshop with Kennedy Hughes, Public Legal Educator. Tuesday, March 19, 2025. 3:00 - 4:00 pm MST. Register at helpwrc.org.

Always there for Alberta workers. ALWAYS FREE. Workers' Resource Centre.

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Free Online Workshop. Accommodating people with disabilities in Alberta's workplaces & schools. Employers and educational institutions need to understand their legal obligations to employees and students with disabilities. In doing so, they can avoid costly human rights complaints and benefit from the diversity of experience in the disability community. The Presenter: Stephani Chipeur. Feb. 22, 2024. 10 AM - 12 PM. Zoom. Scan the QR Code to register of visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smls-accommodating-people-with-disabilities-tickets-1242640193269 *This event is sponsored by the Alberta Law Foundation.

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