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Andrea Yu
FreelanceFreelance reporterToronto
Andrea Yu is a freelance journalist reporting on life, culture and business. She graduated from the Master of Journalism program at the University of Hong Kong in 2010 and has worked as a staff writer at Time Out Hong Kong and Foodism Magazine in Toronto. In 2017, Andrea was nominated for a National Magazine Award in the category of short feature writing. She has contributed to a variety of publications including Toronto Life, the Toronto Star, enRoute and House & Home.

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My previous employer didn’t deduct my pension payments. Must I repay them now?
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How can I tell my boss that attending certain meetings is a waste of my time?
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As wellness tops travellers’ to-do lists, hotels offer sleep therapy, IV therapy and more
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A new hire with less experience makes more than me. What is the best way to confront my boss?
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How this architect is using VR to take us to the future of Toronto’s Chinatown
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As a call-centre employee, I’m only paid for the time I’m on calls. Is this legal?
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Do I have to share company posts on my personal social media accounts if my boss asks?
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I enjoy being an individual contributor and don’t want the promotion offered. Should I turn it down?
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Should I be paid for an on-call shift that was cancelled?
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I haven’t been scheduled for a shift in three weeks. Would I qualify for EI?
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My company is downsizing. Are they allowed to offer me a more junior role with a big pay cut?
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I was terminated before my bonus was due. Must it be considered in my settlement?
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How should I be compensated for travel time?
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Can my employer force me to repay my maternity leave top-up if I quit?
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How can I promote a culture of disconnection to improve work-life balance?
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I dread in-office days because of an annoying coworker. How can I deal with her?
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How long should I have access to a company car after being laid off?
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My company announced I would lead a team without asking me. Can I push back?
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Should my employer compensate me for using my personal cellphone for work purposes?
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I was laid off because of a shortage of work. Is my employer obliged to rehire me first?