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Major Calgary companies on watch for H1N1: Labour group concerned about unpaid leave
Oct 29, 2009

CALGARY – Corporate giants in Calgary have yet to see an uptick in employee absenteeism as flu season, and H1N1 in particular, arrives, but continue to monitor the situation closely […]

AFL pushing for changes to cope with H1N1
Oct 29, 2009

The Alberta Federation of Labour is pushing for change in the wake of the H1N1 pandemic. Concerns are being raised about why front-line workers like police and EMS have not […]

Labour calls for law to aid workers with flu
Oct 29, 2009

The Alberta Federation of Labour called on the provincial government Wednesday to amend the labour code to protect workers who take days off with the H1N1 virus. “We don’t think […]

Guidance for exchange of medical information in Alberta
Oct 29, 2009

Human rights commission develops information sheets for all parties involved in managing medical work absences The Alberta Human Rights Commission is getting the word out to help clarify the rights […]

Follow the doctor’s orders on H1N1 and lose your job!
Oct 28, 2009

AFL calls for changes to Employment Standards Code that would make it easier for people to stay home from work when they’re experiencing swine flu symptoms If the Alberta government […]

The Flu, you & your job
Oct 28, 2009

The Alberta Federation of Labour wants an emergency meeting with Employment Minister Hector Goudreau to push for changes in legislation to protect workers who follow medical advice and stay home […]