Employer Privacy And Termination

Summary

Employers in alberta cannot access personal cell phones through work computers without consent. They can use cameras for monitoring but must follow privacy laws. If terminated without cause, you may be entitled to severance pay based on employment duration and contract terms. If privacy violations or termination reasons seem unjust, consider filing a complaint with the office of the information and privacy commissioner of alberta. Consult a local employment attorney for personalized advice.

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Got it. Could you provide more details about the specific privacy concerns you have at your workplace? This will help me give you more accurate information.
Can your employer use cameras to watch you?
In Alberta, employers can use cameras to monitor employees, but there are strict privacy laws they must follow:
- Employers must have a legitimate reason for surveillance.
- Employees should be informed about the use of cameras.
- Surveillance should be limited to work-related areas and not invade personal privacy.
Do you feel your employer is violating these guidelines?
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If your employer is violating privacy guidelines, you may have grounds for a complaint. You can contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta for further assistance.
Would you like more detailed information on how to proceed with a complaint?
If your fired, do you get paid severance?
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In Alberta, whether you receive severance pay upon termination depends on several factors:
- Length of employment
- Employment contract terms
- Reason for termination
If you were terminated without cause, you are generally entitled to either notice or severance pay. Do you need specific details based on your situation?
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For a more precise answer, I'd need to know some details about your termination:
- How long were you employed?
- Were you given a reason for your termination?
1 year and 8 months
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In Alberta, if you were employed for 1 year and 8 months and terminated without cause, you are generally entitled to notice or severance pay. The specific amount can depend on your employment contract and other factors.
Do you have any other details about your termination or the reason given? This can help provide more specific information.
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Thanks for the additional details. Based on the information provided, it seems you might have grounds for a complaint regarding privacy violations and potential entitlement to severance pay. For a more accurate assessment, could you please share the reason given for your termination?
Went on my personal phone and printed out my text messages, although I was given a warning
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In Alberta, if you were terminated for using your personal phone and printing out text messages, despite a warning, this could be considered cause for termination. However, if you believe the privacy violations and the cause for termination are unjust, you might have grounds for a complaint.
Would you like more detailed information on how to proceed with a complaint or do you have any other concerns?
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It seems like you might have a strong case due to potential privacy violations and the circumstances of your termination. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?