Workplace Rights And Privacy

Summary

In New Brunswick, Canada, employees have rights regarding workplace privacy and fair treatment. Employers must justify surveillance and inform employees. Defamation involves false statements harming reputation, and discussing employee termination outside the workplace may be unprofessional. Employers are generally required to pay for all hours worked, including overtime. Termination for harassment should follow progressive discipline policies. If terminated, document interactions and seek legal advice. Contact Employment Standards or an employment lawyer for guidance.

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Employer constantly monitoring cameraa not allowed to go to the bathroom when I get to work document the mins I was eating sometimes
It sounds like you may be experiencing issues related to workplace privacy and labour rights.
Can you specify if you are working in a specific sector or industry? This information can help provide more precise guidance on relevant laws and protections in New Brunswick, Canada.
General store
It sounds like you are facing workplace privacy and labor rights issues. Here are some key points regarding labor rights in New Brunswick, Canada:
- Employees have the right to reasonable privacy at work.
- Employers must provide reasonable breaks, including restroom breaks.
- Constant surveillance may violate privacy rights unless justified for security reasons.
For more specific advice, you may want to contact:

Employment Standards, New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca
My employer telling a former employee outside of the workplace that he was going to fire me
It seems like your employer may be engaging in inappropriate behavior. Here are some points on defamation and workplace conduct in New Brunswick, Canada:
- Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation.
- Discussing employee termination outside the workplace may be unprofessional and potentially defamatory.
For specific advice, you may want to contact:

Employment Standards, New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca

Would you like more information on how to address this issue?
Coworker telling me I'm pervert
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some general points regarding defamation and harassment in the workplace in New Brunswick, Canada:
- Defamation includes false statements harming someone's reputation.
- Harassment includes offensive comments or conduct that demeans another person.
You may want to contact:

New Brunswick Human Rights Commission


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca/hrc

Would you like more information on how to report this behavior?
My former workplace telling me in front of customers to quit harrassing the workers
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some key points on defamation and workplace conduct in New Brunswick, Canada:
- Publicly accusing someone of harassment without proof can be defamatory.
- Such behavior in front of customers may harm your reputation.
For specific advice, you may want to contact:

New Brunswick Human Rights Commission


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca/hrc

Would you like more information on how to address this issue?
What happens if you win a workplace harassment case
If you win a workplace harassment case in New Brunswick, Canada, potential outcomes include:
- Financial compensation for damages.
- Reinstatement to your position (if applicable).
- Disciplinary actions against the harasser.
- Implementation of workplace policy changes.
Would you like more details on how to pursue such a case or what steps to take next?
Our employers allowed to watch every minute of the camera
In New Brunswick, Canada, employers have some rights to monitor employees, but there are limits:
- Surveillance must be justified, such as for security reasons.
- Employees must be informed about the monitoring.
- Excessive surveillance may violate privacy rights.
For specific advice, you may contact:

Employment Standards, New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca

Would you like more information or guidance on how to address this issue?
My employer constantly watching me on the camera cut back * hours of my pay each week and expect me to have the same work performance and they can't understand why I don't after I explained to them that I don't like this and that they have hired someone else to work for * hours on the day that I'm leaving early when I said I could work
It sounds like you're dealing with several workplace issues, including privacy concerns, unfair pay practices, and potential retaliation. Here are some points regarding your situation:
- Employers must justify surveillance and inform employees.
- Reducing hours and expecting the same performance could be unfair treatment.
- You have the right to discuss your schedule and working conditions.
For more specific advice, you may want to contact:
Employment Standards, New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca

Would you like further information on how to address these issues?
After staying two or three hours past my shift all the time and never asking for extra pay
It seems you are experiencing issues related to unpaid overtime. In New Brunswick, Canada, here are some relevant points:
- Employers are generally required to pay employees for all hours worked, including overtime.
- Overtime pay is typically at a higher rate than regular pay.
For more specific advice, you may contact:

Employment Standards, New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca

Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or address this issue?
If I stay past my shift does my employer have to pay me if they didn't ask me to
In New Brunswick, Canada, employers are generally required to pay employees for all hours worked, including any time you stay past your shift, regardless of whether it was requested. Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or address this issue?
My employer would tell me that I could run the whole store from front to back but then he would tell me just before this all these things that I was doing wrong
It seems like your employer is sending mixed messages and possibly creating a stressful work environment. Here are some points on constructive dismissal and workplace conduct in New Brunswick, Canada:
- Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer's behavior makes the work environment intolerable.
- Documenting incidents can support your case.
For specific advice, you may want to contact:

Employment Standards, New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.gnb.ca

Would you like more information on how to address this issue?