Yukon Workers' Action Centre

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

💰 Did You Know?

Your employer cannot reduce your wages without notice.

Under Yukon employment standards, employers must provide employees with at least one pay period's notice before reducing their rate of pay.

📖 Employment Standards Act – Section 66

Have questions about your workplace rights? The Yukon Workers' Action Centre is here to help.

07/19/2026

☕ Did You Know?

If your shift is more than 10 hours, you're entitled to:

✅ One 30-minute unpaid break
✅ No more than 6 consecutive hours of work without that break

📖 Employment Standards Act – Section 13

Understanding your workplace rights helps create healthier workplaces for everyone.

07/18/2026

☕ Did You Know?

If your shift is 10 hours or less, you're entitled to:

✅ One 30-minute unpaid break
✅ No more than 5 consecutive hours of work without that break

📖 Employment Standards Act – Section 13

Everyone deserves time to rest during the workday.

07/16/2026

💰 Did you know?
Your employer must provide you with a written pay statement at least once a month.

Your pay statement should include:
✨ Pay period
✨Hours worked
✨Rate of pay
✨Deductions
✨Total amount paid

📖 Employment Standards Act, Section 63

Have questions about your workplace rights? The Yukon Workers' Action Centre offers free and confidential support.

🌐 www.yukonworkers.com

07/13/2026

📍 We're here at the Multicultural Centre!

Have questions about your rights at work? Wondering about wages, vacation pay, leaves, termination, or other workplace iss

Stop by and chat with our team. No appointment is needed, and it's completely free. Whether you're starting a new job, have questions about your current workplace, or just want reliable information, we're here to help.

We'll be here every day from 10 am to 12:30 until Friday July 17th. Feel free to drop in, even if it's just for a quick question.

Please share this post with anyone who might benefit. We look forward to meeting you!

07/09/2026

Know Your Rights at Work. Free Workshop in Whitehorse

Have questions about your job, pay, or treatment at work?

Join the Yukon Workers' Action Centre for a free workshop where you can learn about your workplace rights, ask questions, and connect with available resources in a welcoming environment.

When? July 13–17, 2026
What time? 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where? Multicultural Centre of the Yukon

No registration is required, and everyone is welcome.

Thank you to the Multicultural Centre of the Yukon - MCY for hosting these workshops and supporting access to information for workers in our community.

07/06/2026

📍 We're heading to Dawson City!

Our team will be in Dawson tomorrow for our Know Your Rights workshop at Yukon University starting at 11:00 a.m.

If you're in the area, come by and say hello! We'd love to meet you.

While we're away, our Whitehorse office will be closed. If you need support with a workplace issue, we're still checking our email and will get back to you as soon as we can.

You can also fill out our online intake form here: yukonworkers.com/help

See you in Dawson! 👋

Client Intake Form Free and confidential service. Please complete this form so the Yukon Workers' Action Centre can review your situation and contact you for intake purposes. General Information First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Community or City Brief Description of Your Situation Plea...

07/01/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!

Today, we celebrate the people, communities, and diversity that make Canada strong.

As we celebrate this Canada Day, we wish everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful day with family, friends, and community.

Happy Canada Day! ❤️