Can my employer avoid paying me my wages due to the coronavirus pandemic?
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If I were to build a fence six inches into my property, can my neighbour now use the six inches on the other side of my fence for their yard?
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Our fence on the property line has been damaged by our neighbour. Are they responsible for the damages?
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My neighbour wants to build a retaining wall between our properties. They won’t get more than one (expensive) quote. What are my rights?
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Can I visit a friend right now? Neither of us are sick.
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I live with roommates. One of them wants me out. Can I get evicted right now?
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Can I be evicted if I become sick with COVID-19?
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What's the difference between a temporary layoff and being terminated?
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As a temporary worker, can I qualify for the emergency benefits for workers?
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As an on-call worker who doesn't qualify for EI, what supports can I get?
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If I get a huge cut in hours, am I allowed to ask my employer to lay me off?
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How would severance pay work if my temporary layoff due to shortage of work during the time of coronavirus becomes a permanent lay off?
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Can my employer change the nature of my work during the coronavirus pandemic?
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What are my rights if I get laid off during the coronavirus pandemic for not working, even if I have a doctor's note?
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What rights do I have when my employer stopped me from working from home when I was self-isolating after recovering from illness?
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If my job can be done from home, can I expect my employer to give me the option to work from home?
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While coronavirus is ongoing, can I request special accommodations from my work, like free or subsidized parking?
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Can my work tell me I have to take off my face mask and gloves when I am handling files?
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I was just let go from my job. How much severance pay should I get?
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